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Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names
Jacqueline Simpson
Green Men & White Swans: The Folklore of British Pub Names
Jacqueline Simpson
And why does the Green Man come in different shapes and sizes?In Green Men & White Swans, leading folklorist Jacqueline Simpson explores the fascinating stories behind pub names, uncovering the myths and legends, euphemisms and wordplays, heroes and even ghosts that have inspired pub landlords over the centuries.
368 pages, Illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 2, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780099520177 |
Publishers | Cornerstone |
Pages | 368 |
Dimensions | 130 × 200 × 3 mm · 341 g |
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