T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
The Reverend Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer, MA, Oxon was a son of William George Thiselton-Dyer, physician and of Catherine Jane, née Firminger. He was educated at King's College School and at Pembroke College, Oxford. He was successively curate of St John's Church, Fitzroy Square, curate of Holy Trinity Church, Kilburn, vicar of St Paul's Church, Penzance, secretary of the South American Missionary Society and rector of Bayfield, Holt, Norfolk.
Strange Pages from Family Papers
Explore the chilling legacies of prominent families haunted by ancient curses and supernatural omens, where past wrongs ripple through generations, shaping the destinies of those caught in their web.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
The Folk-lore of Plants
Discover a world where plants are not just silent organisms, but are living spirits intertwined with human culture and ancient beliefs.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
Folk-lore of Shakespeare
Discover the hidden world of fairies, witches, and ghosts that secretly shaped Shakespeare's most famous plays.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
British Popular Customs, Present and Past Illustrating the Social and Domestic Manners of the People. Arranged According to the Calendar of the Year.
Step back in time to explore the quirky superstitions and heartwarming celebrations of British culture through the ages, all organized by the changing seasons.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
Domestic folk-lore
Explore a world of centuries-old home traditions, where lucky charms and curious customs shaped destinies from the cradle to the grave.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
The Ghost World
Uncover a world where restless souls roam and ancient customs dictate the journey from life to the spectral unknown.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer
Royalty in All Ages The Amusements, Eccentricities, Accomplishments, Superstitions and Frolics of the Kings and Queens of Europe
Uncover the secret hobbies and amusing quirks of European royalty as they play games, revealing the surprising human side beneath their crowns and changing how you see power.
By T. F. (Thomas Firminger) Thiselton-Dyer