ISBN: 9781859581667 - the hand of destiny: everyday folklore and superstitions (11 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Acceptable; reading copy only - damaged /worn /marked Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Dj.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Binding tight.Cover clean.Minor wear to page edges and corners. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text.Paperback.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. reprint of 1932 original.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good book in light card covers. Internally very good and free of inscriptions; very well illustrated; light tanning to page edges.

Condizione: Good. Used, book stamp on first page, cover has light scratches, outer edges have minor scuffs, outer pages have gone Brown, book content is in good readable condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Senate Edition. Paperback. For many centuries everyday events such as the losing of a tooth, the preparation of food, and even childbirth have been imbued with folklore, a set of beliefs and practices that gives these common experiences a deep cultural significance. Today, many of the belifs - while often not consciously held - linger on as superstititions. This book provides a fascinating guide to many of these superstitions and covers folklore from cultures as diverse as ireland and Bali - from childhood and courtship to marraige and death. The rich lore of the body is recounted, with detailed consideration of the folklore of hand, hair and teeth. traditional beliefs surrounding the natural world, birds, insects, plants and flowers are also related alongside the lore of objects such as amulets, talismans and healing stones. Illustrated with line drawings and photographs, this book is of interest to anyone who has ever saluted a magpie, avoided a black cat or placed a tooth under a pillow. Illustrated. 303 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. 1995; Paperback; naam voorin, gebruikssporen aan kaft / name on first page, wear on cover.

Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good.