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

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE 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 Eurwyn Wiliam is a retired scholar and emeritus keeper at Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales. 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 Iorwerth Peate was a legend in his own time, portraying himself as a peoples hero fighting lonely battles to establish folk-life studies in Wales. In 1948 he succeeded, in the teeth of his enemies, in fathering the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans. This riveting biography pulls no punches about Peates controversial character, but goes behind the myth to tell a more credible (though still dramatic) story of the varied individuals and movements that coalesced to form St Fagans. It is a thought-provoking study raising many questions that trouble all of us concerned with history, heritage and museums throughout the world.-- "Prys Morgan, emeritus professor of history, Swansea University""This magisterial biography of one of the most important Welshmen of the twentieth century interrogates Iorwerth Peate the myth (of his own creation) regarding his contribution to the study of folk life and the founding of the Welsh Folk Museum. The author addresses this controversial topic with great insight and understanding, providing the reader with a lively narrative based upon meticulous research."-- "Catrin Stevens, author of Iorwerth C. Peate (Writers of Wales)" 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 Illustrations No AU Release Date 2023-07-15 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 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! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:142630241;

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