Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. Modern expressions of speech still echo these beliefs - 'the hair of the dog that bit you' - 'a frog in the throat', and 'being licked into shape'. In this book Venetia Newall has compressed much of the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals to make a fascinating and very ...
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Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. Modern expressions of speech still echo these beliefs - 'the hair of the dog that bit you' - 'a frog in the throat', and 'being licked into shape'. In this book Venetia Newall has compressed much of the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals to make a fascinating and very readable survey from adders to zebras.
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Add this copy of Discovering the Folklore of Birds and Beasts to cart. $8.04, fair condition, Sold by Ladylisabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chester, , UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by Shire Publications.
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Used: Acceptable. Paperback in good condition, some creasing to cover but minor.1st edition. Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. The author has compressed much of the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wilk animals to make a fascinating and very readable survey from adders to zebras..
Add this copy of Discovering the Folklore of Birds and Beasts to cart. $12.48, good condition, Sold by Harry Righton rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Worcs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by Shire Publications Ltd.
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Good ++/No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall 085263126X P.B.O. Small amount of creasing to covers. Fading to spine and some cover edges. Pages tanning. Bindings tight. Text clean.
Add this copy of Discovering the Folklore of Birds and Beasts to cart. $14.44, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by Shire Publications.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 150grams, ISBN: 085263126X.
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