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- A month-by-month treasury of stories and traditions that bring to life the changing seasons and celebrate the turning year Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations.
- About the Author: MARTIN MAUDSLEY is a storyteller who has worked with the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, the Eden Project, English Heritage, Henley Regatta, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, and several Wildlife Trusts.
- 208 Pages
- Social Science, Customs & Traditions
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About the Book
"Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from Britain and Ireland, it is a vibrant guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons. Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees, and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a 'spell-book' of the seasons."--Back cover.Book Synopsis
A month-by-month treasury of stories and traditions that bring to life the changing seasons and celebrate the turning year
Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colorful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a 'spell-book' of the seasons. Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specializing in stories of the natural world and local landscapes. He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.
About the Author
MARTIN MAUDSLEY is a storyteller who has worked with the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, the Eden Project, English Heritage, Henley Regatta, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, and several Wildlife Trusts. Martin established the Bristol Storytelling Festival and was its Artistic Director for a 7 years, and also co-founded 'Folk Tales' - a long-running storytelling night in Bristol. He is storyteller-in-residence for the environmental arts charity Common Groun. He lives in Bridport, Dorset.Dimensions (Overall): 9.35 Inches (H) x 6.44 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)
Weight: .99 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Customs & Traditions
Genre: Social Science
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: History Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Martin Maudsley
Language: English
Street Date: June 6, 2023
TCIN: 94043317
UPC: 9780750996716
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-3509
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.78 inches length x 6.44 inches width x 9.35 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.99 pounds
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