The Magic of the Horse Shoe - with Other Folk-lore Notes

Originally published in 1898. A detailed and fascinating study of the origins and history of customs and beliefs surrounding the horseshoe and various other superstitions. Contents include: The Magic of the Horseshoe - Fortune and Luck - Folklore of Common Salt - Omens of Sneezing - Days of Good and Evil Omen - Superstitious Dealings with Animals - Luck of Odd Numbers etc. Many of the earliest occult books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.