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Black Cats and April Fools: Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives
Black Cats and April Fools Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives
Author: Harry Oliver
We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, or seen a bride throw a bouquet over her head at a wedding, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of weird and wonderful notions, some rational, other...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781844548118
ISBN-10: 1844548112
Publication Date: 6/1/2009
Pages: 288
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Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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