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T. F. Thiselton (Thomas Firminger Thiselton) Dyer
Thomas Firminger Thiselton Dyer (1848–1923) was a British author and folklorist known for his works on English folklore, customs, and history. He wrote numerous books, including "British Popular Customs, Present and Past" and "The Folk-Lore of Plants," exploring the traditions and beliefs of the English people. Dyer's writings often combined detailed research with accessible prose, making him popular among both scholars and general readers. His interest in folklore extended to international customs, with works like "Strange Pages from Family Papers" examining curious and unusual historical records.
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CHAPTER I.May the grass wither from thy feet! the woodsDeny thee shelter! Earth a home! the dustA grave! The sun his light! and heaven her God.Byron,Cain. Many a strange and curious romance has been handed down in the history of our great families, relative to the terrible curses uttered in cases of dire extremity against persons considered guilty of injustice and wrong doing. It is to such fearful...
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CHAPTER I. PLANT LIFE. The fact that plants, in common with man and the lower animals, possess the phenomena of life and death, naturally suggested in primitive times the notion of their having a similar kind of existence. In both cases there is a gradual development which is only reached by certain progressive stages of growth, a circumstance which was not without its practical lessons to the early...
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