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The Myths and Fables of To-Day: A Book of Modern Mythology and Superstition
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A Mythological Literary Classic by Drake
The Myths and Fables of Today by American author Samuel Adams Drake is a book of myths and legends first published in 1900 in the United States.
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Superstition, we know, is much older than recorded history, and we now stand on the threshold of the twentieth century; yet just in proportion as humanity has passed over this enormous space of time, hand in hand with progress, superstition has followed it like its shadow. That shadow has not yet passed away.
Contents
A reckoning with time -- The folk-lore of childhood -- Weather lore -- Signs of all sorts -- Charms to good luck -- Charms against disease -- Of fate in jewels -- Of love and marriage -- Of evil omens -- Of haunted houses, persons, and places -- Of presentiments -- The divining-rod -- Wonders of the physical universe -- "ships that pass in the night" -- Fortune-telling, astrology, and palmistry.
A Stunning Reprint
At Kumquat Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at is core is a mythology book , it contains words strung together with such a romantic precision. Superb superstition books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic mythology buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed , so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.
Title Details
A Mythological Literary Classic by Drake
The Myths and Fables of Today by American author Samuel Adams Drake is a book of myths and legends first published in 1900 in the United States.
Sneak Peak
Superstition, we know, is much older than recorded history, and we now stand on the threshold of the twentieth century; yet just in proportion as humanity has passed over this enormous space of time, hand in hand with progress, superstition has followed it like its shadow. That shadow has not yet passed away.
Contents
A reckoning with time -- The folk-lore of childhood -- Weather lore -- Signs of all sorts -- Charms to good luck -- Charms against disease -- Of fate in jewels -- Of love and marriage -- Of evil omens -- Of haunted houses, persons, and places -- Of presentiments -- The divining-rod -- Wonders of the physical universe -- "ships that pass in the night" -- Fortune-telling, astrology, and palmistry.
A Stunning Reprint
At Kumquat Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at is core is a mythology book , it contains words strung together with such a romantic precision. Superb superstition books that you just do not see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic mythology buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed , so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.
Title Details
136 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1900
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About the author
Samuel Adams Drake
135 books2 followersSamuel Adams Drake was the son of Samuel Gardner Drake.
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