Traditions, Superstitions and Folk-lore (Chiefly Lancashire and the North of England:) Their Affinity to Others in Widely-Distributed Localities; Their Eastern Origin and Mythical Significance.

Hardwick, Charles
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Transcriber's Note: Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note. Archaic, dialect and variant spellings remain as printed. ^ precedes superscript text. [Illustration: THE SPECTRE HUNTSMAN C. Potter, Delt. W. Morton, Sculpt. _Page 153._] TRADITIONS, SUPERSTITIONS, AND FOLK-LORE, (CHIEFLY LANCASHIRE AND THE NORTH OF ENGLAND:) =Their affinity to others in widely-distributed localities;= THEIR EASTERN ORIGIN AND MYTHICAL SIGNIFICANCE. BY CHARLES HARDWICK, AUTHOR OF "HISTORY OF PRESTON AND ITS ENVIRONS," "MANUAL FOR PATRONS AND MEMBERS OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES," ETC. "Thou has hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."--_Matthew_, c. xi. v. 25. "E…

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