Author: Robert Means Lawrence
Publisher: Hesperus Press
ISBN: 1780944586
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A fascinating 1899 work tracing the origins of common superstitions through time and civilizations, tracking how they evolvedSuperstitions 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 open a theater on Friday in France, whether it is luckier to sneeze toward the left or the right, and why the number 13 is considered so unlucky. Readers of this book will finally be able to answer such important questions as whether a horseshoe on the door can protect from plague and why people say "bless you" after a sneeze.
The Magic of the Horseshoe
Author: Robert Means Lawrence
Publisher: Hesperus Press
ISBN: 1780944586
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A fascinating 1899 work tracing the origins of common superstitions through time and civilizations, tracking how they evolvedSuperstitions 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 open a theater on Friday in France, whether it is luckier to sneeze toward the left or the right, and why the number 13 is considered so unlucky. Readers of this book will finally be able to answer such important questions as whether a horseshoe on the door can protect from plague and why people say "bless you" after a sneeze.
Publisher: Hesperus Press
ISBN: 1780944586
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
A fascinating 1899 work tracing the origins of common superstitions through time and civilizations, tracking how they evolvedSuperstitions 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 open a theater on Friday in France, whether it is luckier to sneeze toward the left or the right, and why the number 13 is considered so unlucky. Readers of this book will finally be able to answer such important questions as whether a horseshoe on the door can protect from plague and why people say "bless you" after a sneeze.
Horse Shoe Robinson
Author: John Pendleton Kennedy
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
The Horse Shoe
Author: Edward G. Flight
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
"The Horse Shoe" by Edward G. Flight. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
"The Horse Shoe" by Edward G. Flight. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Horse Shoe Bottoms
Author: Tom Tippett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978915629
Category : Coal miners
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978915629
Category : Coal miners
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Princess Ponies 9: The Lucky Horseshoe
Author: Chloe Ryder
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547601655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Enter a land of magical ponies in this chapter book series that features illustrations throughout and comes with a collectible charm! The enchanted island of Chevalia, where ponies rule, has finally had its magic restored, thanks to human Pippa and pony Princess Stardust. Her task complete, Pippa returned to our world . . . but her friends in Chevalia are never far away. It's St. Patrick's Day, but Pippa is having terrible luck at school. Even worse, Princess Stardust and the Pirate Ponies arrive to tell Pippa that trouble-making Divine has cast a spell to steal all of Chevalia's good luck, too. Pippa embarks on a journey across the high seas of Chevalia to win the ponies' luck back. Along the way, she and her friends discover a mysterious island, where a new pony might be able to tell them exactly how to turn their luck around! Pippa's adventures in magical Chevalia continue, brought to life with delightful illustrations--and the book includes a special collectible charm. Collect all of the books in the Princess Ponies series: A Magical Friend A Dream Come True The Special Secret A Unicorn Adventure! An Amazing Rescue Best Friends Forever! A Special Surprise A Singing Star The Lucky Horseshoe
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547601655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Enter a land of magical ponies in this chapter book series that features illustrations throughout and comes with a collectible charm! The enchanted island of Chevalia, where ponies rule, has finally had its magic restored, thanks to human Pippa and pony Princess Stardust. Her task complete, Pippa returned to our world . . . but her friends in Chevalia are never far away. It's St. Patrick's Day, but Pippa is having terrible luck at school. Even worse, Princess Stardust and the Pirate Ponies arrive to tell Pippa that trouble-making Divine has cast a spell to steal all of Chevalia's good luck, too. Pippa embarks on a journey across the high seas of Chevalia to win the ponies' luck back. Along the way, she and her friends discover a mysterious island, where a new pony might be able to tell them exactly how to turn their luck around! Pippa's adventures in magical Chevalia continue, brought to life with delightful illustrations--and the book includes a special collectible charm. Collect all of the books in the Princess Ponies series: A Magical Friend A Dream Come True The Special Secret A Unicorn Adventure! An Amazing Rescue Best Friends Forever! A Special Surprise A Singing Star The Lucky Horseshoe
The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
Author: David McPherson
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459734955
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Toronto was a very different place when the Horseshoe Tavern opened seventy years ago, and the bar has changed along with the city. From country to rock, punk, alt/country, and back to roots, the Horseshoe has attracted the premier acts from all eras of music, and launched the careers of many of Canada’s best-known artists.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459734955
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Toronto was a very different place when the Horseshoe Tavern opened seventy years ago, and the bar has changed along with the city. From country to rock, punk, alt/country, and back to roots, the Horseshoe has attracted the premier acts from all eras of music, and launched the careers of many of Canada’s best-known artists.
Last Hope
Author: Lucy Daniels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340736616
Category : Ponies
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
The Grace's most reliable horse needs a new home and Josie is discouraged that no one can seem to look past Hope's plain looks and see that she is the most perfect horse.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340736616
Category : Ponies
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
The Grace's most reliable horse needs a new home and Josie is discouraged that no one can seem to look past Hope's plain looks and see that she is the most perfect horse.
The Knights of the Horse-shoe
Author: William Alexander Caruthers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Springfield's Celebrated Horseshoe Sandwich
Author: Carolyn Harmon & Tony Leone
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467139882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
"In a town famous for its politics, one local favorite moves unchallenged across party lines. Open-faced, piled high with fries and slathered in cheese sauce, the Horseshoe Sandwich has represented Springfield cuisine since 1928, when it first came out of the Leland Hotel kitchen. Tour the restaurants that have kept the tradition alive for almost a century, including bygone eateries like The Mill and contemporary stalwarts like Darcy's Pint. Sample secret recipes while following the horseshoe trail through Central Illinois and across the country. From the "Clydesdale Challenge" to the biggest and strangest incarnations of the shoe, Carolyn Harmon and Tony Leone provide a comprehensive history of this delicious dish."--
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467139882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
"In a town famous for its politics, one local favorite moves unchallenged across party lines. Open-faced, piled high with fries and slathered in cheese sauce, the Horseshoe Sandwich has represented Springfield cuisine since 1928, when it first came out of the Leland Hotel kitchen. Tour the restaurants that have kept the tradition alive for almost a century, including bygone eateries like The Mill and contemporary stalwarts like Darcy's Pint. Sample secret recipes while following the horseshoe trail through Central Illinois and across the country. From the "Clydesdale Challenge" to the biggest and strangest incarnations of the shoe, Carolyn Harmon and Tony Leone provide a comprehensive history of this delicious dish."--
On Horseshoe Street
Author: Tissa Devendra
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Memoirs of the author, government field officer, in differant provinces of Sri Lanka.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Memoirs of the author, government field officer, in differant provinces of Sri Lanka.