The Fairy Mythology, Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of various Countries by Thomas Keightley, c. 1833 -SCARCE
The Fairy Mythology, Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of various Countries by Thomas Keightley, Complete 2 volume set, thoroughly illustrated with engravings by W. H. Brooke, An influential work in the study of folklore, for Keightley was an early comparative folklorist, drawing parallels between tales and traditions across cultures. He is notable for arguing that similar legends appear around the world independently. This expanded edition not only investigates the fairy legends of Ireland, but includes akin lore in Britain, Europe, Africa and Western Asia, Published by Whittaker Treacher and Co. London, First Edition (2nd issue, being a revision of 1827 edition with different publisher that didn’t acknowledge Keightley as the author), c. 1833, Condition- GOOD+, some splitting to front and rear joints, interior is clean throughout
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The Fairy Mythology, Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of various Countries by Thomas Keightley, Complete 2 volume set, thoroughly illustrated with engravings by W. H. Brooke, An influential work in the study of folklore, for Keightley was an early comparative folklorist, drawing parallels between tales and traditions across cultures. He is notable for arguing that similar legends appear around the world independently. This expanded edition not only investigates the fairy legends of Ireland, but includes akin lore in Britain, Europe, Africa and Western Asia, Published by Whittaker Treacher and Co. London, First Edition (2nd issue, being a revision of 1827 edition with different publisher that didn’t acknowledge Keightley as the author), c. 1833, Condition- GOOD+, some splitting to front and rear joints, interior is clean throughout
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The Fairy Mythology, Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of various Countries by Thomas Keightley, Complete 2 volume set, thoroughly illustrated with engravings by W. H. Brooke, An influential work in the study of folklore, for Keightley was an early comparative folklorist, drawing parallels between tales and traditions across cultures. He is notable for arguing that similar legends appear around the world independently. This expanded edition not only investigates the fairy legends of Ireland, but includes akin lore in Britain, Europe, Africa and Western Asia, Published by Whittaker Treacher and Co. London, First Edition (2nd issue, being a revision of 1827 edition with different publisher that didn’t acknowledge Keightley as the author), c. 1833, Condition- GOOD+, some splitting to front and rear joints, interior is clean throughout
*Due to the size and value of this piece, please contact info@eldritchoculum.com for an accurate shipping quote