By Sir James George Frazer
(2nd Hand, Mythology, History, Religion, Magic)
Published by Macmillan, 1978 (Originally published in 1890 in two volumes)
Condition - Good
Large Paperback, 256 Pages
Genre - Nonfiction, Mythology, History, Religion, Anthropology, Magic, Classics, Philosophy, Reference, Folklore, Spirituality
★★★★☆
The Illustrated Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion
Sir James Frazer's voyage of discovery into the workings of the human mind is one of the most influential books ever published, but its form and length daunt many modern readers.
This entirely new abridgment by Professor Mary Douglas of University College, London and Dr Sabine MacCormack marks a turning point in the appreciation of Frazer's work, and while acknowledging criticisms, they establish The Golden Bough firmly as a classic.
It has been abundantly illustrated for the first time with 160 unusual and apt photographs, engravings and paintings which provide a visual reflection of Frazer's comparative method.
Sir James George Frazer - OM FRS FRSE FBA was a Scottish social anthropologist and folklorist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.