"Superstition is the reservoir of all truths." – Charles Baudelaire
As long as humans have existed, they've had superstitions. From ancient mantras to lucky numbers, superstitions cover a broad range of lucky tricks, spells, rituals, and old wives' tales to help ward away misfortune, and this book a tiny guide through that weird world. They may not always make a lot of sense, but it's hard to argue with the power of a superstition—even non-believers find it hard to ignore a superstition once they've heard it. This book is packed with superstitions from around the world: how to ward off spirits in China, what the deal is with mirrors in Mexico, and why you shouldn't knit on your doorstep in Iceland. These superstitions are accompanied by trivia, facts, and quotes from notable figures, making this the ultimate guide to superstitions...whether you truly believe them or not. Hardcover; 192 pages.
