Superstition: Black Cats and White Rabbits - The History of Common Folk Beliefs

by Sally Coulthard

Superstitions have captured our imaginations for centuries but we are often unaware of where they came from and why. In her new book Superstition, Sally Coulthard explores the history and background of 50 of these fascinating cultural behaviours, how they affected our everyday, and how many of these beliefs still permeate modern life. From opening umbrellas indoors to not putting new shoes on the table, Sally gets under the skin of these peculiar...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178713363X
• ISBN13: 9781787133631
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 7.4"