Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales by Reader’s Digest (1986)
Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales by Reader’s Digest (1986)
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Explore the origins of familiar folk beliefs
Very Good Condition – vintage book with minor cover and edge wear.
Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales gathers familiar beliefs, omens, customs and traditional advice from everyday life. The book explores ideas connected with luck, weather, health, marriage, animals, household rituals and the supernatural, explaining how many sayings developed and why they endured. Some entries preserve practical observation while others reveal fear, symbolism or historical misunderstanding. Presented in an accessible Reader’s Digest format, this collection is an entertaining reference for anyone curious about folklore and the strange habits passed from one generation to the next.
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