Black Cats & April Fools [electronic resource] : Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives
Oliver, Harry2009
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The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of weird and wonderful notions, some rational, others fanciful, that provide a rich and entertaining addition to our lives. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, best-selling author Harry Oliver has delved into the stories behind our rich traditions to explain them to us with characteristic wit and flair, in a gem of a volume that will clear up any of the niggling doubts you may have about our everyday beliefs. So before you search for any more four-leaf clovers, worry about the next Friday 13th or tell someone that chocolate will give them spots, dip into this amazing tome and discover the truth about our diverse beliefs so that next time your ear itches you'll know if someone's really talking about you!
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[Place of publication not identified] : Metro, 2009
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1 online resource (1 text file)
ISBN:
9781857829471
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English
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BRN:
2774597