Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13 If thirteen people sit down at a table, will one die within a year? Why did five U.S. presidents join the Thirteen Club? What is the only major New York hotel that has a thirteenth floor? In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstitionthe fear of the number 13developed among wildly divergent societies. A book about mythmaking, 13 explores why people believe what they believe, and the real reason Friday the 13th ...
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Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13 If thirteen people sit down at a table, will one die within a year? Why did five U.S. presidents join the Thirteen Club? What is the only major New York hotel that has a thirteenth floor? In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstitionthe fear of the number 13developed among wildly divergent societies. A book about mythmaking, 13 explores why people believe what they believe, and the real reason Friday the 13th is the most unlucky day in the world.
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Add this copy of 13 the Story of the World's Most Notorious Superstition to cart. $5.00, new condition, Sold by Inga's Original Choices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Piggott, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Penguin, a Plume Book.
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Various Artists. New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design. Stated First Plume Printing with complete number line at copyright page. Illustrated with B&W art reproductions. 212 pages. According to Publishers Weekly the author's impressive research of present-day triskaidekaphobic practices provides a glimpse into irrationality and superstition. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
Add this copy of 13: the Story of the World's Most Notorious to cart. $5.71, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Plume Books.
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Good. 12mo-over 6¾-7¾" tall. 1st Printing. The book has some pencil markings along the right margin on a couple of pages. The cover has some surface wear.
