Popular Superstitions by Charles Platt - 1925 Edition
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Popular Superstitions by Charles Platt – 1925 Edition

R300,00

Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition with no dust jacket.

Cover worn as can been seen on photos

This is a first edition hardcover book titled “Popular Superstitions” written by Charles Platt and published by Herbert Jenkins Limited in 1925.

It is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and meanings behind common everyday superstitions. Platt investigates why these beliefs persist, examining their cultural, psychological, and sociological significance, ranging from ancient folklore to modern habits.
Key Topics and Themes:
The book explains the nature and origin of many everyday superstitions, featuring chapters on:
  • Animals & Nature: Folklore involving birds, trees, flowers, and the “cult of the horseshoe”.
  • Customs & Beliefs: The significance of numbers (such as thirteen), colors, and the “Evil Eye”.
  • Life Events: Superstitions connected to birth, marriage, and death.
  • Daily Habits: Explanations of common practices like sneezing, walking under ladders, and the use of salt.
  • Professional Superstitions: Lore specifically associated with actors, musicians, and fisherfolk.

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Description

Secondhand Hardcover in Fair Condition with no dust jacket.

Cover worn as can been seen on photos

All pages intact. Spine slighty loose

This is a first edition hardcover book titled “Popular Superstitions” written by Charles Platt and published by Herbert Jenkins Limited in 1925.

It is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and meanings behind common everyday superstitions. Platt investigates why these beliefs persist, examining their cultural, psychological, and sociological significance, ranging from ancient folklore to modern habits.
Key Topics and Themes:
The book explains the nature and origin of many everyday superstitions, featuring chapters on:
  • Animals & Nature: Folklore involving birds, trees, flowers, and the “cult of the horseshoe”.
  • Customs & Beliefs: The significance of numbers (such as thirteen), colors, and the “Evil Eye”.
  • Life Events: Superstitions connected to birth, marriage, and death.
  • Daily Habits: Explanations of common practices like sneezing, walking under ladders, and the use of salt.
  • Professional Superstitions: Lore specifically associated with actors, musicians, and fisherfolk.

Additional information

Weight 350 g
Dimensions 20 × 14 × 3 cm

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