Everybody's Book of Luck by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Everybody's Book of Luck |
| Alternate Title | The book of luck: a guide to your success, fortune, future, palmistry, astrology |
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| Summary | "Everybody's Book of Luck" by Anonymous is a guide on superstitions and fortunetelling practices written in the early 20th century. The book explores various beliefs and traditions around luck, including talismans, palmistry, handwriting analysis, and astrology. It delves into how these practices are perceived and interpreted, aiming to provide readers with insights into their own destinies and the luck they may attract. The opening of the book introduces the concept of luck, emphasizing that while many people claim to disbelieve in superstitions, they often hold some beliefs or habits that reflect the influence of luck in their lives. It discusses common superstitions, such as the belief that breaking a mirror brings bad luck or that the number thirteen is unlucky. The author highlights that these beliefs often stem from practical reasoning and historical context. The section sets the stage for the exploration of various forms of fortunetelling and charms throughout the book, encouraging readers to appreciate and understand the lore surrounding luck. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Fortune-telling |
| Subject | Fortune |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55082 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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