How Did It Begin?: Customs & Superstitions And Their Romantic Origins
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A captivating work of popular history and cultural anthropology, How Did It Begin?: Customs & Superstitions and Their Romantic Origins uncovers the surprising and often fascinating stories behind the everyday rituals, traditions, and superstitions that shape human behavior across the world. R. Brasch traces the roots of common practices — from why we shake hands and knock on wood to the origins of wedding customs and lucky charms — revealing how ancient fears, religious beliefs, and historical accidents have quietly persisted into modern life. Written with warmth, wit, and an infectious curiosity, the narrative presents complex anthropological and historical material in an accessible, entertaining style that appeals to general readers and trivia enthusiasts alike. Each entry illuminates the deep human need to find meaning and order in the world, illustrating how superstition and ceremony are not relics of ignorance but reflections of our shared cultural memory. This richly informative volume stands as a timeless celebration of the quirky, enduring threads that connect us to our ancestors.
Author: R. Brasch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Longmans
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A captivating work of popular history and cultural anthropology, How Did It Begin?: Customs & Superstitions and Their Romantic Origins uncovers the surprising and often fascinating stories behind the everyday rituals, traditions, and superstitions that shape human behavior across the world. R. Brasch traces the roots of common practices — from why we shake hands and knock on wood to the origins of wedding customs and lucky charms — revealing how ancient fears, religious beliefs, and historical accidents have quietly persisted into modern life. Written with warmth, wit, and an infectious curiosity, the narrative presents complex anthropological and historical material in an accessible, entertaining style that appeals to general readers and trivia enthusiasts alike. Each entry illuminates the deep human need to find meaning and order in the world, illustrating how superstition and ceremony are not relics of ignorance but reflections of our shared cultural memory. This richly informative volume stands as a timeless celebration of the quirky, enduring threads that connect us to our ancestors.