Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering

Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering

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Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions by David Pickering

A guide to the diverse range of popularly held fears and beliefs, many of which are still familiar and widespread. Covering Europe, America and beyond, and arranged alphabetically by subject, this reference guide includes superstitions related to medical ailments, the weather, and childbirth.

David Pickering is a freelance writer and editor with extensive expertise assembling arts and general reference books. BREWER'S 20TH CENTURY PHRASE AND FABLE, THE CASSELL DICTIONARY OF WITCHCRAFT, THE CASSELL DICTIONARY OF FOLKLORE, PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF FIRST NAMES, COLLINS PIRATES, CLASSIC SHORT STORIES, CLASSIC GHOST STORIES, CLASSIC HORROR STORIES, and the book AND STONES SHADOW are among his With his wife and two sons, he lives in Buckingham.

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ISBN 13 9780304345359
ISBN 10 0304345350
Title Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions
Author David Pickering
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1995-09-28
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.