Magpies & Red Skies

The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions

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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.

ISBN:
9781802791914
Format:
Hardback
Pages:
224
Published:
Publisher:
Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:
Welbeck
Weight:
580 g