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Fortune Teller and Dreamer's Dictionary

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I bought this book on a whim, thought it would be a fun addition to our group activities at re-enactments since it was originally published in 1863. It is not a splashy coffee table book or a fancy gift for someone who likes shabby chic Victorian things. The book is a black and white reprint of an original period manual, and a bit dry for anyone expecting exotic party games. For the Victorian historian/enthusiast/re-enactor, it is a delightful little guide and a fun and authentic little activity.

Still haven't finished going through the whole book, but there are pages and pages of ways to tell one's fortune by rolling dice-- the "fortunes" were all very enigmatic, mysterious and a bit silly, almost like out of a Victorian fortune cookie. Mixed with some mulled wine, the whole affair could prove hilarious.

It's a cute little piece of history-- it mixes Victorian whimsy with the era's earnest attempt to make a serious science out of the flimsiest premise.