shanaqui's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
A summary of customs, traditions and folklore surrounding certain traditional roles in the community (blacksmith, brewer, miller, etc). Not particularly inspired, but enjoyable enough.
blakeybuttons's review
3.0
A quick read, [b:Telling the Bees and other Customs: The Folklore of Rural Crafts|48642983|Telling the Bees and other Customs The Folklore of Rural Crafts|Mark Norman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1572441143l/48642983._SY75_.jpg|73984546] is a fast, fun overview of the folklore of certain crafts and occupations. The book examines spinning weaving and knitting (under a single chapter), beekeeping, blacksmithing, beer brewing, and milling and baking. Each chapter offers brief consideration of folklore from a variety of cultures. This book is a great starting point for someone with an interest in folklore and rural crafts, which could lead to much more in depth research elsewhere. It will also appeal to a reader with general interest, offering entertaining anecdotes without becoming academic. Telling the Bees is a fun and interesting read with a light conversational tone.
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