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

Robert Means Lawrence

• Essays
• Book language: English
• 232 pages

The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with Other Folk-Lore Notes is a collection of essays on folklore and popular superstitions. Robert Means Lawrence examines beliefs and customs attached to the horse-shoe and other everyday objects, using historical and comparative examples. It is a thoughtful introduction to how ordinary things have carried meaning across cultures.

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