Add to ORKGJakov Volčič (1815-1888), a Slovene priest who lived in Croatian part of Istria, published in Slovenian journals especially in the central journal Novice, data on folk traditions and life of Croats in Istra. His work can be categorized in two groups: 1. publications of folk material (language, literature, customs and games, and folk beliefs); 2. descriptions of interethnic relations which included data on economic and social position od Slaves (Croats and Slovenes), and their relation with governing non-Slavs (Italians) Volčič\u27s understanding of folk traditions and life in Istria is determined by two major values: nationality nad piety. His perception of folk life is also manifested in two ways: on one hand: by collecting folklore he sea...