Beliefs And Superstitions Of The Pennsylvania Germans

Originally published: Philadelphia: American Germanica Press, 1915.

This special edition of 'Beliefs and Superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans' was written by Edwin Miller Fogel, Ph.D, and first published in 1915, making it over a century old. This antiquarian text delves into the folklore, superstitions and omens of the Pennsylvania German people, and includes topics like Childhood, Future Husband, Omens and Wishes, Omens of Death, Witches, Dogs and Cats, Milk and Butter, Planting, Sowing and Reaping, Moon, Signs of the Zodiac, Special Days and Seasons, and more. This incredible old book is an absolute essential addition to the libraries of all enthusiasts superstitions history, especially those interested in the beliefs and superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. NOTE: 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. At 'Black Books' we do not use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to transcribe books from scanned images or other forms of text - this usually results in everything from strange characters to gibberish. We believe that reading an old book, exactly as it was, is the most satisfying way to read it. 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.

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"Part of the material in the following pages was originally collected and presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in the University of Pennsylvania." - Pref"Sex [p. 345-357] The superstitions under this rubric are printed in a separate fascicle."