13
The Story of the World's Most Popular Superstition
Nathaniel Lachenmeyer(Author)
Da Capo Press Inc
Published on 5. October 2004
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-56858-306-8 (ISBN)
Description
13 brings together forgotten history and unknown facts about unlucky 13 to create the compelling story of the rise of a single belief. It is also a book about superstition in general why people believe what they believe and why they stop believing when they do. 13 draws on history and the range of contemporary superstitions; in so doing, it touches on the fate of mythmaking in general. 13 answers the following questions, among others: When did the 13 superstition begin, and why? Why is Spain divided over whether Tuesday the 13th or Friday the 13th is the traditional unlucky 13th day? What other number superstitions exist in other cultures? Which is the only major hotel in New York City that has a 13th floor? What are the top three conspiracy theories about unlucky 13? What is the Thirteen Club, and why did it count three U. S. presidents among its members?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Hachette Books
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-56858-306-8 (9781568583068)
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Schweitzer Classification