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The Reverend Dr Walter
Gregor, a founder member of the Folklore Society, was one of the most
outstanding men of his day, combining the life of a parish minister with
that of a prolific scholar of international repute, a not unusual state
of affairs in Victorian times. A brief biography of him is shown
below...
Here is some of his
genealogy
We also found some of his
publications...
The Folk-Lore Journal
In which he wrote a number of articles.
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
Other publications
Counting Out Rhymes of Children
Kilns,
Mills, Millers, Meal and Bread
Notes on the
Folk-Lore of the North-East of Scotland
In Notes on the Folk-Lore of the North-East of Scotland you'll find
chapters on...
Birth
The Child
Baptism
The Nursery
Boy Code of Honour
About the Human Body
Dreama, Divination, &c.
Leechcraft
The House
Evenings at the Fireside
Fairies
Water-Kelpie
Ghosts
Witches
"Black Airt" and Devil Compacts
Riddles
Marriage
Place Rhymes
Place and Family Characteristics
Animal and Plant Superstitions
Times and Seasons and Weather
Christmas, New Year's Day, &c.
Countings Out
Washing Day
Farming
Boats and Fishing
Death
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