Highland Superstitions and Seers (Folklore History Series)

Highland Superstitions and Seers (Folklore History Series)
Author: James Cromb
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2024-05-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1528799585

The Gael were, as a people, pre-eminently superstitious. They were, in the main, a simple minded race, credulous to the last degree, and in almost every form in which superstition has existed it was to be found among them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland

The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland
Author: Steve Roud
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 1004
Release: 2006-04-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0141941626

Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.