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The Grail | |||
| A Secret History | Mind, Body & Spirit | |||
| John Matthews | ||||
| Barron's 2005 176 pages | ||||
| Hardback Illustrated 0764158678 235x187mm | ||||
| Published Price $18.99 | Sale Price £5.99 | |||
| The idea of the Holy Grail has a long and complex history and has fascinated generations of researchers and enthusiasts. In this entertaining and informative treatment, a well-known writer on occult and spiritual matters incorporates related traditions of sacred vessels, and traces the evolution of the Grail legend from the prehistoric religious beliefs of our distant ancestors, through Greek and Vedic myth, the Arthurian cycle of the Middle Ages, and the remarkable renaissance of interest in recent years. | ||||
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The Robin Hood Handbook | |||
| The Outlaw in History, Myth and Legend | Mind, Body & Spirit | |||
| Mike Dixon-Kennedy | ||||
| Sutton 2006 434 pages | ||||
| Paperback Illustrated 075093977X 244x173mm | ||||
| Published Price £14.99 | Sale Price £3.99 | |||
| Robin Hood is one of our most enduring heroes, and his story is retold for each new generation in ballads, novels, comics, TV programmes, films and computer games. But there is fierce debate about the historical facts, if any, behind the legends. In this richly-illustrated and highly readable reference book, Mike Dixon-Kennedy provides an A-Z of people, places, and themes, along with reprints of major source texts, to reveal the remarkable historical development of a national treasure. | ||||
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A Treasury of Afro-American Folklore | |||
| Mind, Body & Spirit | ||||
| Harold Courlander | ||||
| Marlowe 1996 618 pages | ||||
| Paperback Illustrated 1569245010 | ||||
| Published Price £10.99 | Sale Price £9.99 | |||
| This is the classic collection of black American folklore, compiled by the leading authority of his generation. It includes a representative sample of all the major genres of tradition and lore, such as tales, games, songs and cures, from the many vibrant cultures created by Africans in the Americas. In addition to the USA, the Treasury covers Spanish and French speaking black communities in the islands of the Caribbean and in Central and South America. First published in 1976. | ||||
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Exploring the World of King Arthur | |||
| Mind, Body & Spirit | ||||
| Christopher Snyder | ||||
| Thames & Hudson 2000 192 pages | ||||
| Hardback Illustrated 0500051046 | ||||
| Published Price £17.95 | Sale Price £10.99 | |||
| In this lavishly illustrated survey, Snyder examines both the historical evidence for King Arthur and the impact of the Arthurian legends on history and the arts. In particular he traces the development of the legends in medieval literature throughout Europe, and examines the influence of Arthur on ideals of chivalry and monarchy. He also describes the 19th century revival, notably in the works of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, and concludes with a look at the 20th century Camelot in novels, poetry, films and computer games. Off-mint. | ||||
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