- Hardcover: 456 pages
- Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd (7 Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0227679431
- ISBN-13: 978-0227679432
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 16.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,868,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Copious documentary evidence, notes, and bibliography, sheds light on English society and culture of the period, and opens up a whole new field of interest."Dance Expression "Phenomenal research plus a love of the subject make for something rather special."All Sport & Leisure Monthly "A superb and comprehensive book ... a wealth of quoted references and analysis. ... It will be a valuable source of reference, not only for those fascinated by the history of dance and the origins of the Morris, but for social and dance historians. ... wherever one dips there are fascinating insights. Buy it and enjoy it!"Bagman's Newsletter "A superb and comprehensive book. ... It will be the source of reference on early Morris and the contexts in which it occurred. Virtually every page has a quotation including morris and Forrest's comment on this. It will be a valuable source of reference for those fascinated by the history of dance and the origins of the Morris."World -Wide-Web, Morris Discussion List "I shall be reading & re-reading this book for some little time in order to absorb the enthralling complexity of the historical tapestry so knowledgeably discovered and examined. This book elevates our understanding of the story of morris dancing to a new, much more informed level. The History of Morris Dancing should be an essential item on every thinking morris dancer's bookshelf. At GBP17.50 for the paperback edition it represents an incomparable investment: buy it."The Morris Dancer "A fascinating account of the evolution of morris dances full of fresh insights into folk customs and their role in society. His investigation is thorough, wide ranging and well - illustrated with charts and maps. A wide sampling of accounts affords abundant evidence. John Forrest has written a pioneer study finely documented with good notes, appendices, bibliography and index. So replete this stand as no mean publishing achievement and one altogether worthy of commendation."The Expository Times
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"Copious documentary evidence, notes, and bibliography, sheds light on English society and culture of the period, and opens up a whole new field of interest."Dance Expression "Phenomenal research plus a love of the subject make for something rather special."All Sport & Leisure Monthly "A superb and comprehensive book ... a wealth of quoted references and analysis. ... It will be a valuable source of reference, not only for those fascinated by the history of dance and the origins of the Morris, but for social and dance historians. ... wherever one dips there are fascinating insights. Buy it and enjoy it!"Bagman's Newsletter "A superb and comprehensive book. ... It will be the source of reference on early Morris and the contexts in which it occurred. Virtually every page has a quotation including morris and Forrest's comment on this. It will be a valuable source of reference for those fascinated by the history of dance and the origins of the Morris."World -Wide-Web, Morris Discussion List "I shall be reading & re-reading this book for some little time in order to absorb the enthralling complexity of the historical tapestry so knowledgeably discovered and examined. This book elevates our understanding of the story of morris dancing to a new, much more informed level. The History of Morris Dancing should be an essential item on every thinking morris dancer's bookshelf. At GBP17.50 for the paperback edition it represents an incomparable investment: buy it."The Morris Dancer "A fascinating account of the evolution of morris dances full of fresh insights into folk customs and their role in society. His investigation is thorough, wide ranging and well - illustrated with charts and maps. A wide sampling of accounts affords abundant evidence. John Forrest has written a pioneer study finely documented with good notes, appendices, bibliography and index. So replete this stand as no mean publishing achievement and one altogether worthy of commendation."The Expository Times
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book is full of useful information on the history of Morris dancing in England from the late 15th century through to the mid 18th century. It includes some details on the dance steps and movements and also some of the tunes used. The book also dispells lots of the myths surrounding the Morris and explains the details of who danced, why they danced, where they danced and when. Certainly a book for the devotee which is full of documented evidence from church records and various other archives.
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This is certainly the book for you if you are an enthusiast and want a comprehensive and in depth treatise on the subject. The research seems impeccable and there is more than enough to satisfy the total (bell-bedecked) anorak. It's probably not the best book to start with if you are just getting into the dancing, though. One to help pass the winter when you can't get out a-leaping!!!
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