The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion

The book is bound in a green cloth cover, showing some wear at the spine edges and corners. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. The dust jacket is not present, and the overall structural integrity of the book is good, suitable for both reading and collection.

"The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion" by Sir James George Frazer is a seminal work in anthropology and comparative religion, published by The Macmillan Company in New York, 1951. This I Volume, Abridged Edition offers a comprehensive exploration of magic, religion, and myth, examining their roles in human societies. Frazer, a distinguished scholar, provides a detailed analysis of rituals and beliefs across cultures, making this work a cornerstone in the field of anthropology. This 1951 edition, reset and printed from new plates, is particularly valuable for collectors and scholars interested in mid-20th century interpretations of Frazer's work. The book's condition is fair with a sturdy green cloth cover, although the dust jacket condition is unknown.