The A-Z of Curious Kent

The A-Z of Curious Kent

Author: Susan McGowan

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2020-02-21

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0750994487

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Kent is well-known for hops, oysters, the Channel Tunnel and Chatham Dockyard, but sandwiched between these are towns and villages that each have a story to tell. The A-Z of Curious Kent takes you off the beaten track, to a world of daddlums and hufflers, gavelkind and grotters. While kingsand queens travelled the highways on their way to and from the continent, the people of Kent quietly defined the new order, defended the nation and left teasing reminders of a past that may never be fully understood.


The A-Z of Traditional Cures & Remedies

The A-Z of Traditional Cures & Remedies

Author: Dulcie Lewis

Publisher: Reference S

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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From abscesses, agues and aphrodisiacs to wormwood, wounds and zambuk (a one-time popular skin ointment), this handy guide steers the general reader through old wives' tales, superstitions, as well as more substantiated traditional cures, from the pre-NHS era. The description of each `medical memory' is concise, to-the-point and often revolting. Some sections might help you tackle your own ailments.


Folklore of Essex

Folklore of Essex

Author: Sylvia Kent

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0752499882

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Essex - the witch hunting county - is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past have influenced the ways of the present. This fully illustrated study of folklore rediscovers those traditions that have either vanished, been ignored or hidden away. There are tales of dragons and warriors, literary folk and legendary folk, but always at the heart of Essex folklore are the traditional beliefs, stories, events and customs of the common people. Daily life itself contained numerous beliefs and maxims, omens and superstitions, as well as being full of music, dance and song.


Richard Bolitho, Midshipman

Richard Bolitho, Midshipman

Author: Alexander Kent

Publisher: Buccaneer Books

Published: 1992-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780899669717

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In 1772 a sixteen-year-old midshipman joins the crew of the "Gorgon" whose mission is to investigate the slave trade on Africa's west coast.


The Little Book of Sussex

The Little Book of Sussex

Author: David Arscott

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0750954027

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The Little Book of Sussex is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David Arscott's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Sussex. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. With chapters on folklore, history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and much more, this is an ideal book for all those who know and love this quintessentially English county.


Most Dangerous Book in the World

Most Dangerous Book in the World

Author: S. K. Bain

Publisher: Trine Day

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 1937584194

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In this shocking exposé, investigative researcher and author S. K. Bain reveals the truth behind the mass-murdering psychopaths responsible for the events of September 11, 2001, and reconstructs the occult-driven script for this Global Luciferian MegaRitual. As Bain uncovers, the framework for the entire event was a psychological warfare campaign built upon a deadly foundation of black magick and high technology. The book details the sinister nature of the defining event of the 21st century and explains the vast scope of the machinery of oppression that has been constructed around us.


The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13:

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An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.