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  • The Magic of the Horse-Shoe

    with Other Folk-Lore Notes

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    Why a horseshoe over the door - traced through the crescent moon, the serpent, the smith-god and the fear of witches, across a dozen countries. Lawrence wrote the standard book on the subject and it has not been replaced. This edition is bound with a gallery of 60 plates after Wilkie, Constable and Millais, and includes one restored and coloured in-text illustration. ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    "The Magic of the Horse-shoe" by Robert Means Lawrence delves into the rich tapestry of folklore surrounding the horse-shoe, a symbol of luck and protection in various cultures. Lawrence explores the historical significance of the horse-shoe, tracing its origins and the myriad beliefs associated with it. The book is a fascinating blend of myth, superstition, and cultural anecdotes, revealing how ... Read more

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  • Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    "Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery" by Robert Means Lawrence explores the intersection of early psychological practices and the rise of dubious therapeutic methods. Lawrence delves into the historical context of primitive therapies, examining how ancient cultures approached mental health and healing. He contrasts these practices with the burgeoning field of psycho-therapy in his time, ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horse-Shoe

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    THE Study of the origin and history of popular customs and beliefs affords an insight, otherwise unattainable, into the operations of the human mind in early times. Superstitions, however trivial in themselves, relics of paganism though they be, and oftentimes comparable to baneful weeds, are now considered proper subjects for scientific research. While the ignorant savage is a slave to many ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horseshoe

    Folklore, Myth & Superstition

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    A fascinating 1899 work tracing the origins of common superstitions through time and civilizations, tracking how they evolved Superstitions still have a firm hold in cultures all across the world, but where did so many of them come from, and how do myths and beliefs differ from country to country? This 1899 gem sets out to determine just that, tracing superstitious origins across the world from ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horse-shoe: With other folk-lore notes

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    The Magic of the Horse-shoe: With other folk-lore notes written by Robert Means Lawrence who was an American physician and writer. This book was published in 1898. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horse-Shoe

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    Superstitions still have a firm hold in cultures all across the world, but where did so many of them come from, and how do myths and beliefs differ from country to country? This 1899 gem sets out to determine just that, tracing superstitious origins across the world from ancient Egypt to Viking Norway to the Asian dynasties. Find out why people throw salt over their shoulder, why you should never ... Read more

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  • The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Mysteries of Good Luck: A Journey through Folklore and Tradition

    by Robert Means Lawrence, Owen Bradshaw ...
    In "The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes," Robert Means Lawrence delves into the rich tapestry of folk traditions and superstitions surrounding the horse-shoe, a symbol of luck and protection throughout various cultures. The book is articulated in a lyrical, yet scholarly style, combining anecdotal narratives with meticulous research, making it both accessible and enlightening. ... Read more

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  • The Magic Of The Horse-Shoe

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    Among the many pleasant little superstitions, never really believed, rarely wholly disregarded, are the custom of the horse-shoe symbol, the faith in " luck," the distrust of Friday as a day of evil omen, the dislike of sitting thirteen at a table, the disagreeable feeling at upsetting the salt, the suspicion of uncanniness about black cats and dogs, and the opinion that most odd numbers are more ... Read more

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  • The Magic Of The Horse-Shoe

    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    THE Study of the origin and history of popular customs and beliefs affords an insight, otherwise unattainable, into the operations of the human mind in early times. Superstitions, however trivial in themselves, relics of paganism though they be, and oftentimes comparable to baneful weeds, are now considered proper subjects for scientific research. While the ignorant savage is a slave to many ... Read more

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    The Magic of the Horse-Shoe (Unabridged)

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    by Robert Means Lawrence ...
    Narrated by Douglas Gamble, William Aguilar, Cecil Jimenez, Nancy Lewandowski ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 12 min

    The study of the origin and history of popular customs and beliefs affords an insight, otherwise unattainable, into the operations of the human mind in early times. Superstitions, however trivial in themselves, relics of paganism though they be, and oftentimes comparable to baneful weeds, are now considered proper subjects for scientific research. While the ignorant savage is a slave to many ... Read more

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  • The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion

    A Study in Magic and Religion

    by Sir James George Frazer, Sir ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition (1906-15) which was abridged in 1922 by the author and his wife. That abridgement has never been ... Read more

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