Diana Ferguson

Ring-a-Ring o’Roses

The Origins and Meanings of Old Rhymes

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 18/10/2018

ISBN: 9781782439882

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 178 x 111 mm

Extent: 192 pages

Illustration: line decorations throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

This delightful book takes the reader on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of nursery rhymes. Offering a selection of more than 100 of our best-loved and widely known rhymes, it delves beneath the surface of the verses to interpret their meaning and reveal their historical origins.

The rhymes you’ll find here are instantly recognizable and provide a comforting link to our past, however the stories behind them are often unknown and always fascinating – frequently telling the stories of true historical events from a time when the printing press was still a thing of the future and news was passed around verbally.

With rhymes on topics ranging from the weather to the stars, journeys to sums and food and drink to wise ways, each chapter presents the full and best-known version of the rhyme, followed by an explanation of its meaning and origins, along with the wider references the rhymes make to such topics as foods and culinary customs, historical events or archetypes of folk and fairy tales.

Whether you’re a lover of nursery rhymes or more of a history buff, there is lots in this book for all to enjoy.

Sales points:

  • Perfect gift for rhyme lovers or history buffs

  • Nostalgic and entertaining

  • From the publishers of Oranges and Lemons: Rhymes from Past Times, which has sold 25,000 copies to date

  • Diana Craig is a writer, editor and artist. Her books include The Gardeners' Book and The Weather Book, both published by Michael O'Mara Books. She is available for PR

About the Author:

Diana Ferguson

Diana Ferguson is a writer, editor and artist with over 25 years' experience in illustrated non-fiction and a degree in Fine Art. She has a keen interest in Folklore, gardening, natural history, cookery and art.