The Golden Bough. The Roots of Religion and Folklore. Frazer

by Frazer, James G.

Primitive Customs. Religion. Superstition.
The Golden Bough. The Roots of Religion and Folklore. by James G. Frazer, M.A. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. (Published in 1890 as The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religions.)
Published by Avenel Books. New York. 1981.
235 x 155 x 50mm (9.1/4 x 6 x 2 inches).
Dust Jacket in good condition externally, but slightly foxed internally. Gilt lettering on black hard cover, good condition. Contents are age-discoloured, but in fair condition. Slight foxing to top.

This book has had tremendous impact on culture and literature. The book starts with the explanation of the "golden bough" ancient Italian folk custom, and follows other ancient myths and rituals, and proceeds to examine primitive customs that still existed in civilized society in the late 19th century.

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