Black Cats and Four-Leaf Clovers The Origins of Old Wives' Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives

Name: Black Cats and Four-Leaf Clovers The Origins of Old Wives' Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives
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ISBN: 9780399536090

ISBN-10: 0399536094

ISBN-13: 9780399536090

Edition: N/A

Authors: Harry Oliver

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Cross your fingers, knock on wood, and clutch your rabbit's foot a little tighter. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, Harry Oliver delves into the stories behind the traditions and superstitions that permeate our everyday lives, unearthing the fascinating histories of these weird and wonderful notions. So before you search for any more four-leaf clovers, worry about the next Friday the 13th, or avoid walking under any ladders, dip into this amazing tome and discover: * Why breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. * The best day of the week to ask for a favor. * Why you should never jump over a child in Turkey.

Book details

List price: $13.95
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 9/7/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 4.50" wide x 8.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English