Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 256 pages
- Published by: David & Charles November 10, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0715324179
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0715324172
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Book Dimensions:
6.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 11.4 ounces
Product Description
This is a fascinating and absorbing miscellany of traditional wisdom, proverbial sayings and modern science that uncovers the truth behind many generations' worth of superstitions and customs relating to plants and animals. The huge variety of universal themes in this book will assure general, mass-market appeal. Popular pocket format, fantastic price point, attractive presentation, and intriguing subject, all combine to make this an ideal gift.
About The Author
After a long career in non-fiction publishing editing other peoples work, this is Ruth Binneys third book. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and lives in West Stafford, Dorset.