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The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs
Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2022 with the help of original edition published long back [1930]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 250. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.} Complete Title:- The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs 1930 Author: T. Sharper Knowlson
181 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1930
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June 10, 2017
I learn a Lot of this book about how the other Popular supersitions comes from and what we beliefs in.
This book is all about the superstition that until now we believe in and how it does invent and meaning, but is up to you if you believe in that superstition or believe in GOD .
This book is all about the superstition that until now we believe in and how it does invent and meaning, but is up to you if you believe in that superstition or believe in GOD .
July 27, 2024
1.5 stars
a bit frustrating to read a book entitled "the origins" where the author says 'unfortunately no origins are known' every single time
a bit frustrating to read a book entitled "the origins" where the author says 'unfortunately no origins are known' every single time
August 13, 2016
I tried, tried hard to like this book. The topic looked very promising, it is exactly the sort of thing I normally enjoy, however the reality was a let down.
First, I think the title is a misnomer, by about a third of the way through I was getting irritated by the fact that no superstitions were ever mentioned. Customs were, to be sure, however a superstition is the belief in supernatural causality and there was no mention of causality at all, just a long list of things that people do. Origins is another misnomer, very few origins are researched though the author shares at great length his opinions about where he thinks things come from.
The opinions themselves are delivered in a pompous, self-satisfied very condescending tone from a extraordinarily limited, Christianised world view (Yes, I do know it was first published in 1930, that is no excuse).
The author uses a lot of long quotes from secondary sources and does not always tell you when he lapses into these quotes, so you are often unsure of whose words you are reading. You are frequently unsure of what the point is, and can expect no enlightenment most of the time.
All in all, a challenging read. I may try it again with no expectations of superstition or origins, just for the sake of the writing style. Or I may not.
First, I think the title is a misnomer, by about a third of the way through I was getting irritated by the fact that no superstitions were ever mentioned. Customs were, to be sure, however a superstition is the belief in supernatural causality and there was no mention of causality at all, just a long list of things that people do. Origins is another misnomer, very few origins are researched though the author shares at great length his opinions about where he thinks things come from.
The opinions themselves are delivered in a pompous, self-satisfied very condescending tone from a extraordinarily limited, Christianised world view (Yes, I do know it was first published in 1930, that is no excuse).
The author uses a lot of long quotes from secondary sources and does not always tell you when he lapses into these quotes, so you are often unsure of whose words you are reading. You are frequently unsure of what the point is, and can expect no enlightenment most of the time.
All in all, a challenging read. I may try it again with no expectations of superstition or origins, just for the sake of the writing style. Or I may not.
May 26, 2015
The search continues. This was entertaining, if only for the observable racism and included lists of foods the British tend to eat (blegh).
Not anything I plan to add to the calendar, but of historical interest. Certainly more meaningful than the holidays we have today (drink, be lonely, eat chocolate, is it memorial or veterans, eat, eat, eat).
Not anything I plan to add to the calendar, but of historical interest. Certainly more meaningful than the holidays we have today (drink, be lonely, eat chocolate, is it memorial or veterans, eat, eat, eat).
September 28, 2016
interesting but difficult to read, had old style print and very small font
September 21, 2017
Some interesting insights into where our superstitions and customs come from.
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