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Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Title Colonial Superstitions
Issue Volume 37 Number 01, (CWJ, Winter 2015)
Description A comprehensive collection of superstitions entertained by colonial Americans is detailed but not evaluated as to validity, e.g. knocking on wood to avoid bad luck.
Author Aveni, Anthony F.
Pages 46-50