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Published by Thomas Allen & Son, U.S.A., 2011
ISBN 10: 0887628419ISBN 13: 9780887628412
Seller: Mad Hatter Bookstore, Westbank, BC, Canada
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Does a full moon cause people to act strangely? Is it true that opposites attract? Can it really be the case that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Since time immemorial, old wives the world over have told us how to improve our looks, our health, and our fortunes while avoiding the unlucky, the unpleasant, or the downright dangerous. Old Wives Tales: Fact or Folklore? identifies which superstitions and sayings are worth following and which are best ignored. Author Thomas Craughwell also unveils the fascinating history behind the tales. Did you know that the tradition of carrying a new bride across the threshold dates back to ancient Rome? Or that the habit of knocking on wood for good luck can be traced back to a Celtic belief in tree spirits?.