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Superstitions, Myths & Folklore from the 1800's, 270 pages $8.00
All sorts of interesting customs and superstitions from the 1800's - some of See the Table of Contents below for more info. |
About the book:
“Many who do not care for folk-lore as a subject of research are pleased to
have recalled to them the fancies, beliefs, and customs of
childhood and early youth. A single proverb, superstition,
riddle, or tradition may, by association of ideas, act like a magic mirror in bringing
back hundreds of long-forgotten people, pastimes, and occupations.
And whatever makes one young, if only for an hour,will ever
fascinate.”
- Fanny D. Bergen
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
5
1. BABYHOOD 29
to the World.--First
Actions.--Various.
2. CHILDHOOD 39
Mythology.--Punishment.--Sport.--Various.
3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 48
and Eyebrows.--
Finger-nails.--Foot.--Forehead.--Hair.--Hand.--Moles.--
Nose.--Teeth.
4. PROJECTS 58
Buttons.--Four-leaved
Clover.--Counting.--Daisy Petals.--
Doorway.--Eggs.--Fingers.--Garments.--Letters
of the
Alphabet.--Midnight.--Plants.--Ring.--Stars.--Tea-leaves.--
Walking
Abroad.--Water.--Various.
5. HALLOWEEN AND OTHER FESTIVALS 89
6. LOVE AND MARRIAGE 95
of the Bride.--Lucky Days.--The
Marriage
Ceremony.--Courting and Wedding Signs.
7. WISHES 110
8. DREAMS 115
Persons.--Earth.--Eggs.--Fire
and
Smoke.--Human Beings.--Meteorological Phenomena.--Money
and
Metals.--Teeth.--Water.--Weddings and Funerals.--
Miscellaneous
9. LUCK 133
Sweeping.--Turning
Back.--Miscellaneous.
10. MONEY 148
11. VISITORS 152
12. CURES 160
13. WARTS 173
14. WEATHER 182
and Times.--Fair or Foul.--Moon.--Rain.--Wind
and
Storm.
15. MOON 203
and Wane.
16. SUN 214
and Mechanical Operations.--Cures.
17. DEATH OMENS 218
18. MORTUARY CUSTOMS 230
19. MISCELLANEOUS 236
Affections.--Apparel.--Customs.--Days.--
Domestic
Life.--Various.
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