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James Grant
Mysteries of All Nations [EPUB ebook]
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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Couverture du James Grant: Mysteries of All Nations (ePUB)

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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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 737 ● ISBN 9781776598779 ● Maison d’édition The Floating Press ● Publié 2016 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 4907753 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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