A World of Wonders, with Anecdotes and Opinions Concerning Popular Superstitions (Registro nro. 83760)
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| Classification number | BF |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Gore, Mrs. |
| Fuller form of name | (Catherine Grace Frances), |
| Dates associated with a name | 1799-1861 |
| 245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | A World of Wonders, with Anecdotes and Opinions Concerning Popular Superstitions |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2013 |
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| General note | Release date is 2013-06-12 |
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| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed<br/>Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was<br/>produced from images generously made available by The<br/>Internet Archive.) |
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| Summary, etc. | "A World of Wonders, with Anecdotes and Opinions Concerning Popular Superstitions" edited by Albany Poyntz is a collection of essays exploring various folklore, superstitions, and curiosities, written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the persistence of errors and prejudices from the past, bringing to light the cultural impact of these belief systems. Throughout the chapters, various topics are examined, from the longevity of animals to incombustible men, with a focus on debunking myths and providing a scientific analysis of popular beliefs. At the start of the book, the preface establishes the theme: a critical look at lingering superstitions despite advancements in science. The opening chapters introduce fascinating subjects, beginning with the longevity of certain animals, where the author contrasts ancient beliefs with contemporary scientific understanding. This is followed by a discussion on the so-called "incombustible men," showcasing how acts of deception have historically misled audiences. The text aims to entertain and educate readers about the persistence of these myths and the human tendency to embrace the extraordinary over the mundane, setting the tone for an insightful exploration of cultural folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Uncontrolled term | Superstition |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42921">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42921</a> |
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