The Guild of Play Book of Festival and Dance, Part 1 is a comprehensive guide to traditional festivals and dances, complete with detailed descriptions and directions for dance, music, and costume. Written by Grace Thyrza Kimmins and originally published in 1907, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of folk dance and celebration. The book covers a wide range of festivals and dances from around the world, including May Day, Midsummer, Harvest Home, and Christmas. Each festival is accompanied by a detailed description of its history and significance, as well as instructions for the dances and music that are traditionally associated with it. The book also includes detailed instructions for creating costumes and props for each festival, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in staging traditional celebrations. Whether you are a historian, a dancer, or simply someone interested in the rich cultural heritage of festivals and dance, The Guild of Play Book of Festival and Dance, Part 1 is an essential read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.