The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland
Author | : Steve Roud |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 1004 |
Release | : 2006-04-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780141941622 |
ISBN-13 | : 0141941626 |
Rating | : 4/5 (626 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland by : Steve Roud
Download or read book The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland written by Steve Roud and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.