It takes the average reader 2 hours and 51 minutes to read Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives by Harry Oliver
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
We have all touched wood to ward off misfortune, or seen a bride throw a bouquet over her head at a wedding, but how often do we stop to think about where such customs come from, or why we still use them? The truth is that behind many of our daily rituals and beliefs lies a fascinating history of weird and wonderful notions, some rational, others fanciful, that provide a rich and entertaining addition to our lives. In this charming and endlessly diverting book, best-selling author Harry Oliver has delved into the stories behind our rich traditions to explain them to us with characteristic wit and flair, in a gem of a volume that will clear up any of the niggling doubts you may have about our everyday beliefs. So before you search for any more four-leaf clovers, worry about the next Friday 13th or tell someone that chocolate will give them spots, dip into this amazing tome and discover the truth about our diverse beliefs so that next time your ear itches you'll know if someone's really talking about you!
Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives by Harry Oliver is 167 pages long, and a total of 42,919 words.
This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 54 minutes to read Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives aloud.
Black Cats & April Fools - Origins of Old Wives Tales and Superstitions in Our Daily Lives is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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