{"product_id":"the-hand-of-destiny-folklore-and-superstition-for-everyday-life-c-j-s-thompson","title":"The Hand of Destiny: Folklore and Superstition for Everyday Life — C. J. S. Thompson","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eAuthor: C. J. S. Thompson\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePublisher: Bell Publishing Company\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eFormat: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eEdition: 1989 reprint\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eISBN: 0-517-67581-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eCondition: Good second-hand condition with light shelf wear, minor rubbing to the dust jacket, and small signs of handling to the edges and corners. Binding appears firm and pages are clean and readable. Please see photos for the exact copy available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eThe Hand of Destiny\u003c\/em\u003e is a wide-ranging collection of folklore, superstition, charms, customs and curious beliefs connected with everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eC. J. S. Thompson gathers traditional lore around birth, childhood, love, marriage, the evil eye, the hand, hair, teeth, food, clothing, healing, death, burial, animals, plants, amulets, talismans and lucky objects. Originally written in an older style and preserved in this reprint, the book offers a fascinating look at the small rituals, fears, protections and magical habits woven through daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eA useful reference for readers interested in folklore, folk magic, superstition, charms, omens, household beliefs, talismans and the history of popular magical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eC. J. S. Thompson, also known as Charles John Samuel Thompson, was a writer and historian interested in folklore, medicine, magic, superstition and curious customs. His works often explored the overlap between popular belief, historical practice and everyday ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49214136320223,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_1945.jpg?v=1779012198","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/the-hand-of-destiny-folklore-and-superstition-for-everyday-life-c-j-s-thompson","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}