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Black Cats and April Fools: Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives by Harry Oliver, ISBN 9781844548118

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Author: Harry Oliver

We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? Harry Oliver has delved into the stories behind our rich traditions to explain them to us with characteristic wit and flair, in a gem of a volume that will clear up any of the niggling doubts you may have about our everyday beliefs.

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Binding:Paperback
Pages:288
Released:03/08/2009

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