The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year in Britain
"...a highly readable text that will serve the scholar and general reader alike to provide the first truly complete survey of the history of communal, seasonal rites and customs....In this engaging exploration his work will be useful to students of popular culture and literature, folklorists, historians, and even the old-fashioned enthusiast."--Journal of Ritual Studies"...a breath of much-needed fresh air...a well-organized, methodical analysis..."--American Reporter"This book, with its rich combination of history and folklore, is a valuable work of reference."--American Historical Review