Författare: Charles Godfrey Leland

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Therefore ther …

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This work cont …

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. It is now more …

This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many …

This book is annotated with a rare biographical sketch of the author, written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell. Mr. Leland has been very industrious in collecting himself the strange lore of ’what is real …

Indefatigable in research, Mr. Leland collects from the mouths of Italian peasants all the information still surviving concerning witches and their rites. Much of this he incorporated in his previous …

This book is annotated with a rare biographical sketch of the author, written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell. This work contains a collection of the myths, legends, and folk-lore of the principal Wabana …

This book contains the record of a journey made by a party of gentlemen from Philadelphia to Kansas and back, during the month of November, 1866. The object of the excursion was to examine the condit …

The result of my researches has been the collection of such a number of magic formulas, tales, and poems as would have exceeded reasonable limits, both as to pages and my readers’ patience, had I pub …

THIS work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies current among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anec …

During the past few years the most serious part of the author’s study and reflection has been devoted to the subjects discussed in this book. These, briefly stated, are as follows: Firstly, that all …

The result of my researches has been the collection of such a number of magic formulas, tales, and poems as would have exceeded reasonable limits, both as to pages and my readers’ patience, had I pub …

Illustrated by incantations, specimens of medical magic, anecdotes, tales. This work was published when the author was nearly seventy years of age. It represents twenty years’ collecting of spells, c …

Immediately after the Civil War, Leland’s broken-English ballads on the life and adventures of ’Hans Breitmann, ’ a fictitious German-American, achieved international popularity and held it for sever …

The Best Works of Charles Godfrey Leland Legends of Florence Memoirs The Algonquin Legends of New England The Breitmann Ballads The English Gipsies and Their Language The Gypsies The Mystic Will …

"The Algonquin Legends of New England" is a brilliant collection of stories from the folklore tradition of the Algonquin (Algonquian, Algonkin) peoples of North America, in particular of th …

Le Edizioni Saecula propongono la PRIMA TRADUZIONE ITALIANA delle Unpublished Legends of Virgil, testo del 1899, di Charles Godfrey Leland. Il volume, che si inseriva nel solco di una tradizione inau …

The Gypsies is an overview of gypsy people in many countries. Das E-Book The Gypsies wird angeboten von Charles River Editors und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: roma; gypsy …

Leland took up arms against King Louis-Philippe in the 1848 revolution in France, popularized the term “emancipation” of slaves, fought for the Union in the American Civil War, and unearthed a d …

The result of my researches has been the collection of such a number of magic formulas, tales, and poems as would have exceeded reasonable limits, both as to pages and my readers’ patience, had I pub …

THIS work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies current among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anec …

In ’Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems, ’ Joseph Victor von Scheffel employs a delightful blend of wit and lyrical charm to explore the follies of humanity. This collection showcases Scheffel’Äôs mastery of p …

In ’Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland crafts a rich tapestry of folklore that captures the essence of Florence’s cultural heritage. This volume is …

A Manual of Wood Carving is a finely curated anthology that encapsulates the art and tradition of wood carving through various lenses of cultural significance and creativity. The collection navigates …

In ’Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland explores the moral complexities and political maneuvers surrounding the abolition of slavery through a …

In ’The Mystic Will, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland presents a unique exploration of the interplay between willpower and mystical philosophy. Blending elements of psychology, metaphysics, and spirituality, …

In ’Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland intricately weaves together ballads and verses that celebrate the maritime and terrestrial landscapes of America. This collection s …

In ’Memoirs, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland intricately weaves personal history and cultural observation, capturing the essence of 19th-century American society through an engaging literary lens. Leland’s …

In ’Algonquin Legends of New England, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland presents a captivating collection of Native American folklore that reveals the richness and complexity of Algonquin culture. Through a m …

Ye Book of Copperheads emerges as a kaleidoscope of literary exploration, intricately weaving themes of American folklore, mysticism, and cultural identity. This anthology offers a profound range of …

The Complete Works of Charles Godfrey Leland Charles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe. …

Originally published in London 1896. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are repub …

“Thought is the measure of life.” —Charles Godfrey Leland  Charles Godfrey Leland was an American poet, journalist and essayist. Turning to journalism, he preferred to pursue his interest in fol …

The result of my researches has been the collection of such a number of magic formulas, tales, and poems as would have exceeded reasonable limits, both as to pages and my readers’ patience, had I pub …

The Works of Charles Godfrey Leland Legends of Florence Memoirs The Algonquin Legends of New England The Breitmann Ballads The English Gipsies and Their Language The Gypsies The Mystic Will …

In ’Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland delves into the rich tapestry of Florentine folklore, unveiling a collection of enchanting stories that refl …

A Manual of Wood Carving is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of woodworking, capturing the imagination and skill of artisans across time. This collection presents an array …

In ’Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems, ’ Joseph Victor von Scheffel presents a vibrant collection of light-hearted verses that blend whimsy with profound insight. Employing a playful yet sophisticated tone, …

Il testo è diventato il libro ispiratore dei movimenti neopagani della Wicca e della Stregheria. In esso sono descritti i rituali antichi e le invocazioni utilizzate nei vari riti iniziatici. La molt …

In ’The Mystic Will, ’ Charles Godfrey Leland explores the intricate interplay between the human will and mystical experiences, inviting readers to delve into the realms of spirituality and its pract …

English Gypsies and Their Language by Charles Godfrey Leland is an enlightening journey into the heart of the Romani culture and language in England. Leland, with his deep fascination and respect for …

In a magical collection of ancient Italian folklore, tradition, and belief, Aradia, Queen of Witchcraft is a profound gospel, foundational in modern Wicca and neopaganism. This folkloric tome invites …

Charles Godfrey Leland’s "Etruscan Magic & Occult Remedies" is a captivating journey into the mystical and magical practices of the ancient Etruscans, a civilization that predates and profo …