Irish Popular Superstitions (1852)

By William Robert Wilde and Sir W R Wilde

Book Overview

Irish Popular Superstitions is a book written by William Robert Wilde and published in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the various superstitions and beliefs held by the Irish people during the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including folklore, mythology, customs, and traditions. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Irish superstitions. These sections include beliefs about fairies, ghosts, witches, and other supernatural beings, as well as the superstitions surrounding birth, death, marriage, and other important life events. The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous examples and anecdotes to illustrate the various superstitions and beliefs. Overall, Irish Popular Superstitions is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Irish history, folklore, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120631246
• ISBN13: 9781120631244
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Source of Irish Information

Ever wonder why, when someone sneazes, you'll hear, "Bless you?" Ever wonder, where the "May Pole" came from? This book can help. Being of Irish blood myself, I was interested in learning of my past. This text helped introduce some of the popular superstitions of my homeland. If you are of Irish blood, or just wanna be, give this book a toss in your shopping cart. You won't be dissappointed