The Hand of Destiny: Folklore and Superstition for Everyday Life — C. J. S. Thompson

Author: C. J. S. Thompson
Publisher: Bell Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: 1989 reprint
ISBN: 0-517-67581-1

Condition: 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.

The Hand of Destiny is a wide-ranging collection of folklore, superstition, charms, customs and curious beliefs connected with everyday life.

C. 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.

A useful reference for readers interested in folklore, folk magic, superstition, charms, omens, household beliefs, talismans and the history of popular magical practice.

About the Author:

C. 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.