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Book Synopsis Olde New England's Strange Superstitions by : Robert Cahill
Download or read book Olde New England's Strange Superstitions written by Robert Cahill and published by Old Saltbox. This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amazing stories about our superstitious forefathers and ancestors and how their fears still effect us today. Did you know that the little people followed the Scots and Irish to America and that almost everything that transpires at today's weddings and funerals is based on old superstitions? This book will give you an insight, not only into a bit of our unknown heritage, but also into what makes you tick."
Book Synopsis What They Say in New England by : Clifton Johnson
Download or read book What They Say in New England written by Clifton Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The New England Mariner Tradition: Old Salts, Superstitions, Shanties and Shipwrecks by : Robert A. Geake
Download or read book The New England Mariner Tradition: Old Salts, Superstitions, Shanties and Shipwrecks written by Robert A. Geake and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over three centuries, New Englanders have set sail in search of fortune and adventure--yet death lurked on every voyage in the form of storms, privateers, disease and human error. In hope of being spared by the sea, superstitious mariners practiced cautionary rituals. During the winter of 1779, the crew aboard the "Family Trader" offered up gin to appease the squalling storms of Neptune. In the 1800s, after nearly fifty shipwrecks on Georges Bank between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Nova Scotia, a wizard paced the coast of Marblehead, shouting orders out to sea to guide passing ships to safety. As early as 1705, courageous settlers erected watch houses and lighted beacons at Beavertail Point outside Jamestown, Rhode Island, to aid mariners caught in the swells of Narragansett Bay. Join Robert A. Geake as he explores the forgotten traditions among New England mariners and their lives on land and sea.
Book Synopsis Strange Beliefs, Customs, & Superstitions of New England by : Leo Bonfanti
Download or read book Strange Beliefs, Customs, & Superstitions of New England written by Leo Bonfanti and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Strange Beliefs, Customs ,And Superstitions of New England by : Leo Bonfanti
Download or read book Strange Beliefs, Customs ,And Superstitions of New England written by Leo Bonfanti and published by Old Saltbox. This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Do you know why rice is thrown at a wedding, or where the custom of kissing under the mistletoe came from? We hear the phrase ,��knock on wood,��, but do we know why it,��s done?"
Book Synopsis A History of Vampires in New England by : Thomas D'Agostino
Download or read book A History of Vampires in New England written by Thomas D'Agostino and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of A Guide to Haunted New England lifts the coffin lid on the region’s folklore and legends of the undead. New England is rich in history and mystery. Numerous sleepy little towns and farming communities distinguish the region’s scenic tranquility. But not long ago, New Englanders lived in fear of spectral ghouls believed to rise from their graves and visit family members in the night to suck their lives away. Although the word “vampire” was never spoken, scores of families disinterred loved ones during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries searching for telltale signs that one of them might be what is now referred to as the New England vampire. “In his remarkable book . . . Thomas D’Agostino details the longstanding belief among New Englanders that supernatural entities were responsible for the disease called consumption.”—Crime Capsule Includes photos! Praise for A Guide to Haunted New England “Fun, charming . . . includes not only locales with reported ghosts, but also sites with macabre (though not haunted) histories.”—True Crime Librarian “Anyone interested in exploring the haunted, macabre and abandoned throughout New England knows they can count on D’Agostino to find out more about the site’s history, past sightings and how to find them.”—Mobile RVing
Book Synopsis Our History in Stone by : Christina Eriquez
Download or read book Our History in Stone written by Christina Eriquez and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-01-27 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 350 years New England has been known as one of the foundations of American arts and culture. Some of our countries greatest artists have left their mark in small towns from Maine to Connecticut, and some of the most important artwork is forever on display in the most inconspicuous of places, carved into our history for future generations to see. A simple flower, a morbid skeleton or an ornate sailboat, mysterious symbols from the past, but what do they mean? Unlock the meanings behind these symbols and discover the world of the artists who carved them. This comprehensive visual guide is packed with 300 pictures from cemeteries located all over New England. Superstitious? Learn about the historic superstitions of old New Englanders. Is that cricket chirping just a soothing sound, or an eerie foreshadowing of death? This is Our History In Stone, The New England Cemetery Dictionary.
Book Synopsis Strange Beliefs, Customs, and Superstitions of New England by : Leo Bonfanti
Download or read book Strange Beliefs, Customs, and Superstitions of New England written by Leo Bonfanti and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis What They Say in New England by : Clifton Johnson
Download or read book What They Say in New England written by Clifton Johnson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-06 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special edition of 'What They Say in New England - A Book of Signs, Sayings and Superstitions' was written by Clifton Johnson, and first published in 1896, making it well over a century old. The book features sections on The Weather, Tea Grounds, Dreams, Fortune Telling, Medicinal, Death, Religious, The Moon and Warts, among many others. This fantastic old book is filled with knowledge of interest to anybody enthusiastic about old Folklore and Superstitions in general, and those interested in the anthropological history of the New England region. WARNING! This book contains language that is no longer considered acceptable or "politically-correct." IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
Book Synopsis Spooky Massachusetts by : S. E. Schlosser
Download or read book Spooky Massachusetts written by S. E. Schlosser and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What better locale to consider for spooky happenings than the home of the Salem witch trials? From mysteries at sea to ghosts and unexplained footprints, you'll shiver your way through these mesmerizing tales. Set in the state's historic towns, charming old islands, and sparsely populated backwoods, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection are great for the whole family.
Book Synopsis The Archaeology of Magic by : C. Riley Augé
Download or read book The Archaeology of Magic written by C. Riley Augé and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, C. Riley Augé provides a trailblazing archaeological study of magical practice and its relationship to gender in the Anglo-American culture of colonial New England.
Book Synopsis Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts by : Peter Muise
Download or read book Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts written by Peter Muise and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts is a collection of legends and historical accounts about witches and warlocks from the Bay State. Organized by region, city and town, the book's dozens of stories include the earliest Puritan accounts of 17th century witches, urban legends about desolate locations haunted by ghostly witch hunt victims, tales of Cape Cod sailors battling witches, and other stories of sinister (and sometimes sympathetic) spellcasters. Massachusetts has a rich history of witchcraft that spans nearly four centuries. Most people are aware of the Salem witch trials but fewer know about the Dogtown witches, the Pepperell farmer who hired a hypnotist to save his bewitched daughter, or Half-Hanged Mary, the witch who died twice and inspired The Handmaid's Tale. These stories are known locally in the towns where they occurred but have never been collected into one book before.
Book Synopsis New England's Ancient Mysteries by : Robert Ellis Cahill
Download or read book New England's Ancient Mysteries written by Robert Ellis Cahill and published by Old Saltbox. This book was released on 1993 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Called the ""Reader's Digest of New England Archaeology,"" by experts in the field, this book covers all finds and sits by amateur and professional ancient artifact hunters since America was first settled. Hundreds of messages were cut into stone by unknown ancient settlers. Carved faces, well-made homes of rock, Celtic ritual sites, dolmens, and other ancient remnants are scattered throughout the New England states, making it quite apparent that visitors from other lands lived here hundreds of years before Columbus discovered America. Ancient coins, weapons, lamps, containers and art objects have been uncovered as well -- all well documented and described, with photos in this fascinating book."
Book Synopsis New England's Cruel and Unusual Punishments by : Robert Ellis Cahill
Download or read book New England's Cruel and Unusual Punishments written by Robert Ellis Cahill and published by Old Saltbox. This book was released on 1994 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "People were burned at the stake in New England, and whipping was a common punishment. Hangings were gala affairs where food and drink was served, and pelting a neighbor who sat in the stocks with rocks and filth from the street was a weekly form of recreation. There were strict rules and regulations for all 17th and 18th centruy Pilgrims and Puritans -- and to break a rule might mean death. Yet, children, women and anyone of a different religion were treated quite cruelly, whether they broke the rules or not. Almost every New England family owned at least one black (and sometimes one white) slave prior to the Revolution, and the slave's fate was at the whim of his or her master. This book reveals some old and well-kept secrets that will surprise you."
Book Synopsis In Old New England by : Hezekiah Butterworth
Download or read book In Old New England written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Cursed in New England by : Joseph A. Citro
Download or read book Cursed in New England written by Joseph A. Citro and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Englanders are always cursing. But a colorful profanity uttered by some stero-typically taciturn old Yankee is usually more humorous than menacing. Yet, true maledictions (the opposite of benedictions) have frequently been spoken on New England soil, curses intended to invoke evil, injury, or total destruction against other people. Stories about preternatural revenge are numerous in Yankee lore, with each New England state providing its favorites. You’ll read about curses that were followed by the strange disappearance of a father and daughter in Rhode Island, mysterious afflictions in Massachusetts, a river of death in Maine, an unaccountable blight in New Hampshire, unexplained madness in Connecticut, and other eerie happenings from New England’s colorful history. Some are well known, at least regionally. Others are nearly forgotten. Within these pages, storyteller Joseph A. Citro vividly brings these tales to life, letting us decide if these tales of woe were bad luck or . . . something else.
Book Synopsis Strange Superstitions and Magical Practices by : William John Fielding
Download or read book Strange Superstitions and Magical Practices written by William John Fielding and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
