About this title: There are not many countries where the traditional dances, songs and music of the past have become so successfully integrated into modern everyday life as they have in England. This book tells the uninitiated where they may see folk dancing in England and how they may join in if they wish. The history and evolution of the dances that have survived and their regional variations are described, and an attempt is made to explain the origins and meanings, for example the handkerchiefs and bells in the morris dance and the lock of swords in the sword dance, and what difference there may be between ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Shire Publishing, Aylesbury Bucks, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780747802259ISBN:0747802254
Description: Good. Some cover, edge wear. Pages very good. Many illustrations, photos, historical depictions. There are not too many places where the past has been so integrated into modern culture as the English folk dance. Follows evolution of the dance and contemporary advice on finding where to do your own jig. read more
Edition: Third Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Shire Publications, LTD., Aylesbury Bucks, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1963
ISBN-13:9780747802259ISBN:0747802254
Description: Very Good Condition. Size: 4½" x 7". EAN: 9780747802259. 96 pp. Indexed. Top corners are a wee bit crimped. Pages are clean & bright, with no marking or creasing. Illustrated. Covers the history and evolution of the dances and what difference there may be between English and Scottish country dancing. Cover such well-known fold-dance celebrations as the Padstow and Minehead hobby horse dances and the Helston Furry Dance. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Miscellaneous ISBN: 0747802254 Inventory ... read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd.
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780852635438ISBN:0852635435
Description: 0852635435. Very good, a small sticker spot on the back, a gift note inside the cover. Solid binding, clean pages, no creases. Trade size.; B&W Photographs section.; 64 pages. read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
Date Published: 10/01/1998
ISBN-13:9780747802259ISBN:0747802254
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
Date Published: 10/01/1998
ISBN-13:9780747802259ISBN:0747802254
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Description: Good. One corner bumped, otherwise mild edge rubbing, uncreased, clean and tidy, pages tight and unmarked. refund full book value, no questions asked if returned within thirty days of delivery. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780852635438ISBN:0852635435
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition suitable as a study copy. Ships within 24 hours. 64pp., 150grams, ISBN: 0852635435. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
Date Published: 1975
ISBN-13:9780852632710ISBN:0852632711
Description: Paperback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition suitable as a study copy. Ships within 24 hours. 64pp., 150grams, ISBN: 0852632711. read more
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