Everybody's Book of Luck

audiobook

Everybody's Book of Luck

by Anonymous

EN·~6 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

Everybody's BOOK OF LUCK

0:07
2

THINGS THAT BRING YOU GOOD LUCK AND BAD LUCK

7:51
3

HAVE YOU A TALISMAN?

11:08
4

HINTS ON FORTUNETELLING

3:05
5

PALMISTRY—WHAT MAY BE LEARNED FROM HANDS

36:22
6

YOUR HANDWRITING REVEALS YOUR CHARACTER

13:05
7

YOUR FACE IS YOUR FORTUNE

10:40
8

WHAT DO YOUR BUMPS MEAN?

5:45
9

HOW ASTROLOGY DECIDES YOUR DESTINY

14:54
10

YOUR CHILD'S OCCUPATION DECIDED BY THE STARS

10:35

Description

This compact guide gathers the most common superstitions that have shaped daily life for generations. It looks beyond folklore, showing how many of these beliefs rest on simple practical logic as well as cultural tradition. The author weaves anecdotes and historical tidbits into a readable survey that feels both informative and conversational.

From the warning against walking under a ladder to the ritual of tossing spilled salt over the left shoulder, the book offers clear explanations and witty remarks on each omen. Readers will also meet the quirky rules about picture frames, broken mirrors, and even how many guests may sit at a table. By the end, listeners gain a fresh perspective on the little habits that quietly guide our choices, without ever feeling lectured.

Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, the collection invites you to weigh the practical sense behind each custom and decide which, if any, deserve a place in your own routine. Short, lively entries make it perfect for a quick listen during a commute or a relaxed afternoon.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (356K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Christopher Wright, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-07-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A

Anonymous

Some of literature’s most enduring works were created without a known name attached, which gives them an extra sense of mystery. In many cases, the missing identity shifts attention away from the writer and onto the story, ideas, or tradition behind the work.

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