Margaret Ann Courtney

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Margaret Ann Courtney (1834- ?) was an author resident in Penzance, Cornwall, UK in the late 19th century. M. A. Courtney is best known for her book 'Cornish feasts and folklore'(ISBN 0-87471-020-0) published first in 1890. This is a detailed description of many of the traditions and folklore present in west Cornwall prior to this date which has been influential in the understanding of Cornish culture and traditions.

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