Taking their cue from the work of Charles Johns, who has argued that, far from being an ailment, neurosis is in fact the dominant condition of our society today, an array of thinkers have gathered in The Neurotic Turn to address the question: what can ‘neurosis’ tell us about our current social impasse?What emerges in The Neurotic Turn is the awareness that the medicalization of neurosis was merely provisional. Today, to understand our increasingly synthetic, digi...

The importance of the craft of the armourer in the Middle Ages can hardly be overestimated, for it is, to a large extent, to the excellence of defensive armour and weapons that we owe much of the development of art and craftsmanship all over Europe. The reason for this somewhat sweeping statement is to be found in the fact that up to the sixteenth century the individual and the personal factor were of supreme importance in war, and it was the individual whose needs the armourer studied. In...

Forty-Two castles (or their ruins) are described in detail and their storied histories outlined."The Western Borderland is perhaps as rich in monuments of the past as the Northern, and abounds in spots about which we may say with truth,We never tread upon them but we setOur feet upon some reverend history.But the memorials are hard to decipher, and certainly the traditions live no longer upon the lips of men. The peasant ploughs with stolid unconcern the site of...

Charles John Tibbits' "Folkore and Legends English" is a unique collection of local stories - from Jack and the Beanstalk, the Green Children off Woolpit, the White Lady, and Lame Molly. The book also comes with 'A Dissertation of Fairies', which is an in-depth look at fairies in popular works such as Shakespeare, and a brief history of fairies in England, and other countries. The book is accompanied by beautiful color photos.

Although this edition has been shortened to about half the length of the original one, it is essentially the same work. The reduction has been effected, partly by the omission of some whole chapters, partly by excisions. The chapters omitted are those upon the Jacobites, the Essayists, Church Cries, and Sacred Poetry – subjects which have only a more or less incidental bearing on the Church history of the period. The passages excised are, for the most part, quotations, discursive reflections,...

Illustrated with over one hundred maps, photos and portraits, of the battles, individuals and places involved in the Indian Mutiny.A gripping account of the Siege of Delhi which formed one of the focal points of the entire Indian Mutiny."The ever memorable period in the history of our Eastern Empire known as the Great Indian Rebellion or Mutiny of the Bengal army was an epoch fraught with the most momentous consequences, and one which resulted in covering with undying fame th...

Immerse yourself in a captivating tapestry of ancient tales and forgotten lore in "Folk-lore and Legends (Unabridged)" by Charles John Tibbits. This timeless collection transports you to a realm where myths, legends, and superstitions intertwine, revealing the rich cultural heritage of civilizations past. From the haunting melodies of fairy songs to the enigmatic origins of mythical creatures, Tibbits' meticulous research and evocative storytelling bring these captivating narratives to lif...

A collection of traditional legends from the East.

Folklore and Legends: Orientalby Charles John TibbittsA collection of Arabian, Persian, Indian and Kalmyk tales, including the seldom-seen 'Relations of Ssidi Kur.'"This is an anthology of tales from several widely separated Asian story-telling traditions, with the center of gravity somewhere in Persia. This was originally published in a series of 'folklore and legends' volumes by the firm of W.W. Gibbings between 1891 and 1905, and the author (editor?) is unnamed, b...

"Remarkably interesting book...intensely enjoyable...wonderful feat of shooting five full grown lions in half an hour." -Glasgow Herald, May 16, 1895"Captain Melliss is a true sportsman who tries conclusions with the king of beasts...found in Somaliland the finest lion-hunting country in the world." -London Daily News, May 18, 1895"Colonel Melliss...was mauled by a lion...the lion knocked him down and stood over hi...

A collection of traditional legends from the East.

"Folklore and Legends, Oriental", authored by Charles John Tibbitts. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practica...