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Magpies & Red Skies

The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions

Willow Winsham

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English
Welbeck
20 September 2022
Find a penny, pick it up All day long you'll have good luck

Whether hopping over cracks, saluting magpies or knocking on wood, we all seek good fortune through performing curious rituals. But is there ancient wisdom behind the folklore of superstition?

In this exquisitely illustrated tour through thousands of years of tradition, Willow Winsham explores the mysterious origins behind 100 of the most intriguing superstitions from across the globe.

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Imprint:   Welbeck
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 212mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 24mm
Weight:   580g
ISBN:   9781802791914
ISBN 10:   1802791914
Pages:   224
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Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Willow Winsham is an author and historian specializing in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author ofEngland's Witchcraft Trials,Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and co-author ofTreasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers andTreasury of Folklore - Woodlands and Forests. Willow is co-founder of #Folklorethursday, the popular website and Twitter account that shares fascinating stories and traditions from around the world.

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