Man, Myth and Museum: Iorwerth C. Peate and the Making of the Welsh Folk Museum

Description: Man, Myth and Museum by Eurwyn Wiliam The first study of the pioneer of open-air museums in Britain, putting his work as scholar and curator into the international context of the twentieth century. Extensive synopsis and translations from Welsh makes Peates work accessible to an entirely new audience. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first book dedicated to the life and legacy of Welsh curator and academic Iorweth C. Peate. This study examines Iorweth C. Peates role in the foundation and development of the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans, and his contribution to ethnology, museology, and the cultural history of Wales. It is written in accessible language and makes extensive use of summary and translation. Author Biography This book will appeal to both academic historians, ethnologists, and museologists. It will also appeal to non-academic readers with an interest in history, especially the establishing of such an iconic and unique cultural landmark as St Fagans Museum of Welsh Life. Table of Contents ForewordIntroductionThe land of lost content: the developing academic and the rural dreamThe National Museum of WalesTrouble and strifeThe vanishing country craftsmanThe search for the Welsh houseA fair field full of folk: Iorwerth Peate and folk lifeTo dream the impossible dream...a folk museum for Wales?Planning for the moveDeveloping the folk parkFrustration and fulfilmentRetrospectsSelect BibliographyIndex Review "...This is a finely balanced, well-researched and clearly-written book which tells an important story about Wales in the twentieth century."-- "Nation.Cymru" Details ISBN1837720398 Author Eurwyn Wiliam Pages 368 Year 2023 ISBN-10 1837720398 ISBN-13 9781837720392 Publication Date 2023-07-15 UK Release Date 2023-07-15 Format Paperback Subtitle Iorwerth C. Peate and the Making of the Welsh Folk Museum Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-07-15 Publisher University of Wales Press Alternative 9781837720408 DEWEY 069.0942987 Audience General Imprint University of Wales Press Place of Publication Wales AU Release Date 2023-10-23 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142630241;

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