ISBN: 9780192115973 - a dictionary of superstitions (26 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. A Dictionary of Superstitions This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1989. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1989. Hard Cover. Book Condition : Good, some light spotting . Jacket condition: Very Good. Bookseller Inventory #000442. N/A (illustrator). N/A.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. xiii 494pp reprinted, hardback, black cloth gilt, good.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description; xiii, 494 p. ; 24 cm. Subjects; Superstition ; Dictionaries. Folklore Great Britain ; Dictionaries. Superstition Ireland ; Dictionaries. Superstition Ireland ; Dictionaries ; Databases. Folklore Ireland ; Dictionaries ; Databases. 1 Kg. …

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Thus. This book provides a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. It tells, for example, of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the dictionary: Examines both familiar superstitions and other curious less well-known ones. Explores spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens. Illustrates the history of these beliefs by means of quotations drawn from a wide range of sources. Includes a thematic index linking the entries and illustrating patterns within folk belief. 494 pages. very light wear and foxingto endpapers.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. First Thus. This book provides a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. It tells, for example, of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the dictionary: Examines both familiar superstitions and other curious less well-known ones. Explores spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens. Illustrates the history of these beliefs by means of quotations drawn from a wide range of sources. Includes a thematic index linking the entries and illustrating patterns within folk belief. 494 pages. very light wear and foxingto endpapers.…

Boards. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint. This book provides a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. It tells, for example, of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the dictionary: Examines both familiar superstitions and other curious less well-known ones. Explores spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens. Illustrates the history of these beliefs by means of quotations drawn from a wide range of sources. Includes a thematic index linking the entries and illustrating patterns within folk belief. 494 pages. Some marks to top edges.…

Boards. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Reprint. This book provides a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. It tells, for example, of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the dictionary: Examines both familiar superstitions and other curious less well-known ones. Explores spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens. Illustrates the history of these beliefs by means of quotations drawn from a wide range of sources. Includes a thematic index linking the entries and illustrating patterns within folk belief. 494 pages. Some marks to top edges.…

Zustand: Sehr gut. 494 p. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Very lightly rubbed and slightly yellowed dust jacket, otherwise in very good condition. - Content: A Dictionary of Superstitions provides a fascinating insight into the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. It tells, for example, of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with various natural and unnatural occurrences; and cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future. The superstitions are arranged alphabetically according to their key word and are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the dictionary. Examines both familiar superstitions and other curious less well-known ones. Explores spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms, and omens. Illustrates the history of these beliefs by means of quotations drawn from a wide range of sources: diaries, newspapers, local histories and glossaries, folklore publications, works of literature, and orally collected material. Includes a thematic index linking the entries and illustrating patterns within folk belief. ISBN 9780192115973 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 833 Original hardcover with dust jacket.…

Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This dictionary recognizes how important a part superstition plays in our society and records specific ones, with their evidence, history and evolution. They include divinations, spells, cures, charms, signs and omens, rituals and taboos. Among them is found advice on the signs to observe when contemplating a journey or getting married, the significance of animals, plants, stones, colours, food and drink, the elements and heavenly bodies and the precautions to be taken after a death in the house or during a thunderstorm. Copyright © Oxford University Press.…