Across the breadth of America today there is renewed fascination with all things Celtic—lore; traditions; beliefs; and customs. More than 40 percent of North Americans are of Celtic ancestry; and they often wish to reaffirm their ancestral roots and bring Celtic myth; legend; and modern practices to life. For others the Celtic traditions embody myth; mystery; and magic. Celtic Traditions satisfies the desires of all: it discusses everything from the ancient Druids and faery traditions; right up to the beliefs and practices of today’s neo-Pagans. Tales of Celtic goddesses and gods; and the stories of their descendants; thrive in the pages of this fascinating book. Focusing upon Celtic roots; goddesses; gods; and the Druids; as well as the Underworld of the faeries; and modern Celtic Wicca; Celtic Traditions provides hands-on ways for making a positive difference in the world today; and for thousands of years to come.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. First Taste of Blood in our Civil WarBy PaulEdward Longacre has written the definitive work of the campaign of Bull Run (First Manassas).While the tome is 500 pages (complete with an extensive bibliography); there is not a sentence that could have been aborted.The author gives us extensive information on the major players. I knew nothing of the Union commander Patterson; whose designs were to keep Joseph Johnston in the Shenandoah and away from Manassas. This was a timid and confused man who marched and countermarched and was totally ineffective. P.G.T Beauregard commanded rebel forces in the field. He had grand visions of complicated moves on a Napoleonic scale that were useless for a piecemeal army green as peas. We are introduced to Longstreet; Jackson; Sherman; Howard; Hampton; a stubborn and intoxicated Confederate named Nathan Evans and a whole host of other players.The battle itself was an intense conflict and the outcome hung by a thread; but it mostly centered on Henry Hill where it was attack and counter attack. You pity both sides trying to move through briars; woods; ravines; all under a blistering hot July sun in Virginia. Both sides of the conflict put national pride above all else and as one chapter describes it was green versus green. The author did a masterful job of enumerating what units went in and where and the result. It was a very complicated action; but Longacre sorts it out admirably.Toward the last action of the day; McDowell decided on an artillery charge from the units of Ricketts and Griffin. I have never heard of such a thing. The result was predictable; but even McDowell (just previously a major instead of a general) admitted he had never come close to commanding 30;000 men. It showed.There are several maps that will help you along the way. The first few are half page; and with this area being eight miles in length; it required the use of a magnifying glass; but later in the book; the author used full page maps which helped greatly.The author also writes without bias. There is no Jackson worship here; but there are poignant examples of several brave young men trying to get through one day alive with all limbs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It's a Must Read for Civil War enthusiastsBy C. Dean WatermanAs a Civil War enthusiast; I found this book compelling; and resourceful. I lived near the Manassas Battlefield for 4 years; and loved exploring the history of the first battle of the CW. Longacre did the research; and it's impeccable. Worth the read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As always Edward Longacre shows not only the depth of ...By Michael McNallyAs always Edward Longacre shows not only the depth of his subject knowledge but his ability to convey this to the reader in an informative manner.
