Black Cats & Four-Leaf Clovers: The Origins of Old Wives' Tales and Superstitions in Our Everyday Lives

by Harry Oliver

Book Overview

An intriguing look at the origins of some of our most popular superstitions and old wives tales. People have knocked on wood to ward off misfortune, or watched a bride throw a bouquet over her head at... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399536094
• ISBN13: 9780399536090
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher