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James Grant
Mysteries of All Nations
Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales

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Join archaeologist James Grant on a global tour of cultures to discover the often unusual origins behind common beliefs and practices, ranging from fairies and magical creatures, to funerary practices, to the ancient roots of current-day celebrations and observances such as Halloween.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 737 ● ISBN 9781776598779 ● Publisher The Floating Press ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4907753 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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