Credulities Past and Present: Including the Sea and Seamen, Miners, Amulets and Talismans, Rings, Word and Letter Divination, Numbers, Trials, Exorcising and Blessing of Animals, Birds, Eggs, and LuckChatto and Windus, 1880 - 560 Seiten |
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... Luck William Jones. such it is a recognised custom among the fishermen of New foundland . If a cat plays with a gown or apron , it is the sign of a gale . There are persons who pretend to have seen the sea - dog " Shock , " who comes out ...
... Luck William Jones. such it is a recognised custom among the fishermen of New foundland . If a cat plays with a gown or apron , it is the sign of a gale . There are persons who pretend to have seen the sea - dog " Shock , " who comes out ...
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... luck " depended on their turning the boat in opposition to the sun's course . Sweden it is considered " unlucky " to turn the prow of a boat towards the shore . The Swedish fishermen believe that any- one saying " good - luck " to them ...
... luck " depended on their turning the boat in opposition to the sun's course . Sweden it is considered " unlucky " to turn the prow of a boat towards the shore . The Swedish fishermen believe that any- one saying " good - luck " to them ...
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... luck's " sake . The unusual appearance of a whale in the Thames in 1658 was considered a prognostic of " ill - luck " to the nation . The departure of a Chinese vessel from port takes place on a " lucky " day , selected by Taonish ...
... luck's " sake . The unusual appearance of a whale in the Thames in 1658 was considered a prognostic of " ill - luck " to the nation . The departure of a Chinese vessel from port takes place on a " lucky " day , selected by Taonish ...
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... Luck William Jones. equally ridiculous still prevail at the present time ; thus we have a most extraordinary talisman revealed in the case of a burglar . I give the account in the words of Mr. James Green- wood , a writer who has studied ...
... Luck William Jones. equally ridiculous still prevail at the present time ; thus we have a most extraordinary talisman revealed in the case of a burglar . I give the account in the words of Mr. James Green- wood , a writer who has studied ...
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... lucky to persons employed in affairs of marriage , or of money . Swal- lows flying about , or resting upon any place , brought ill - fortune Owls foretold disaster , according to general belief ; but at Athens they were reckoned omens ...
... lucky to persons employed in affairs of marriage , or of money . Swal- lows flying about , or resting upon any place , brought ill - fortune Owls foretold disaster , according to general belief ; but at Athens they were reckoned omens ...
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Seite 477 - Conflicts of Capital and Labour Historically and Economically considered. Being a History and Review of the Trade Unions of Great Britain, showing their Origin, Progress, Constitution, and Objects, in their Political, Social, Economical, and Industrial Aspects. By GEORGE HOWELL.
Seite 476 - Brand's Observations on Popular Antiquities, chiefly Illustrating the Origin of our Vulgar Customs, Ceremonies, and Superstitions. With the Additions of Sir HENRY ELLIS.
Seite 477 - Hook's (Theodore) Choice Humorous Works, including his Ludicrous Adventures, Bons-mots, Puns, and Hoaxes. With a new Life of the Author, Portraits, Facsimiles, and Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 75.
Seite 477 - Lamb's Complete Works, in Prose and Verse, reprinted from the Original Editions, with many Pieces hitherto unpublished. Edited, with Notes and Introduction, by RH SHEPHERD. With Two Portraits and Facsimile of a Page of the
Seite 477 - Broad Grins," " My Nightgown and Slippers," and other Humorous Works, Prose and Poetical, of GEORGE COLMAN. With Life by G. B. BUCKSTONE, and Frontispiece by HOGARTH.
Seite 370 - And then it started, like a guilty thing Upon a fearful summons. I have heard The cock, that is the trumpet to the morn, Doth with his lofty and shrill-sounding throat Awake the god of day; and at his warning. Whether in sea or fire, in earth or air, The extravagant and erring spirit hies To his confine; and of the truth herein This present object made probation.
Seite 83 - No STIR in the air, no stir in the sea: The ship was still as she could be; Her sails from heaven received no motion; Her keel was steady in the ocean. Without either sign or sound of their shock, The waves flowed over the Inchcape Rock; So little they rose, so little they fell, They did not move the Inchcape Bell. The...
Seite 488 - Pyrotechnist's Treasury; or, Complete Art of Making Fireworks. By THOMAS KENTISH. With numerous Illustrations. The Art of Amusing : A Collection of Graceful Arts, Games, Tricks, Puzzles, and Charades. By FRANK BELLEW.
Seite 474 - Handbook of London; With some Account of their Predecessors, the Early Goldsmiths; together with Lists of Bankers from 1677 to 1876. By FG HILTON PRICE. Bardsley (Rev. CW), Works by: English Surnames : Their Sources and Significations.
Seite 477 - Fletcher's (Giles, BD) Complete Poems : Christ's Victorie in Heaven, Christ's Victorie on Earth, Christ's Triumph over Death, and Minor Poems. With Memorial-Introduction and Notes. One Vol. 2. Davies' (Sir John) Complete Poetical Works, including Psalms I.