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

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.

General

Imprint:	Perigee Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	September 2010
Authors:	Harry Oliver
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-399-53609-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-399-53609-4
Barcode:	9780399536090

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