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Hardcover Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions Book

ISBN: 0304345350

ISBN13: 9780304345359

Dictionary of Superstitions

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Book Overview

This acclaimed A-Z dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the superstitions, old and new, of the English-speaking world, complete with their origins, meanings and variant forms. It includes just about everything from touching wood, crossing fingers and identifying future lovers to folk remedies, spells and, new for this third edition of the book, modern beliefs relating to the lottery, the computer and the mobile phone. A first-class source book for the historian, folklorist and casual reader alike, it also offers antidotes to some of the most feared taboos. What should you do to avoid seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror? How can you walk safely under a ladder? Which is the correct end to crack open a boiled egg? This book has all the answers. This description may be from another edition of this product.
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Customer Reviews

6 customer ratings | 4 reviews

Rated 5 stars
given as a gift

book was recommended by my nephew as a great resource for crossword puzzles, among other things. it was purchased as a gift for my daughter's boyfriend. recipient said he enjoyed it.

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Rated 5 stars
History Made Easy

This really is a handy reference that reads easily. I reccommend it as a must have for all households and especially for ones with students.

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Rated 5 stars
How Cool!

This book is perfect for anyone who has a lot of questions about history! Everything is here including a break down of world history from the beginning to present day! It is fun to read and a great reference book. A college student must have (especially if you are a history major) and for anyone who is interested in history at all!

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Rated 5 stars
Very Informative

This book gives you all the answers about almost anything you can imagine. From Drouts in the United States to who the ForeFathers of the United States were. I am always looking for new information, and always wanting my mind to grow, so this was a great book. In the very beginning it has a Timeline of World events which is very "Handy." It has information on wars I had never heard of, and plenty of information on Adolf...

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Rated 5 stars
Handy, dandy book

Great combination of little known and popular history. I kept it by the bed as late night reading and often stayed up for hours since the next page always held something interesting. Don't even think of putting this in the bathroom as your family and guests will disappear. Only criticism - and it's a minor one - is that I got tired of all the (born and died) dates which were repeated every time someone was mentioned...

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