Strange Beliefs, Customs, & Superstitions of New England (New England's Collectible Classics) [Paperback]

Leo Bonfanti (Author)

Book Description

Series: New England's Collectible Classics | Publication Date: May 1, 1980

Do you know why rice is thrown at a wedding, or where the custom of kissing under the mistletoe came from? We hear the phrase "knock on wood", but do we know why it’s done? Those answers and more are found in the pages of this book.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

NEW ENGLAND'S COLLECTIBLE CLASSICS SERIES
BOOK#1 WITCHES & WIZARDS
BOOK#2 GHOSTLY HAUNTS
BOOK#3 MARVELOUS MONSTERS
BOOK#4 MAD & MYSTERIOUS MEN
BOOK#5 STRANGE SEA SAGAS
BOOK#6 FINDING N.E.'S SHIPWRECKS
BOOK#7 WAR WONDERS
BOOK#8 VISITORS FROM OUTER SPACE
BOOK#9 THE HORRORS OF SALEM'S WITCH DUNGEON
BOOK#10 THE OLD IRISH OF N.E.
BOOK#11 NAUGHTY NAVY
BOOK#12 VIKING & INDIAN WARS
BOOK#13 RIOTOUS REVOLUTION
BOOK#14 PIRATES & LOST TREASURES
BOOK#15 MOUTAIN MADNESS
BOOK#16 THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT
BOOK#17 STRNGE SUPERSTITIONS
BOOK#18 ANCIENT MYSTERIES
BOOK#19 HAUNTED SHIPS OF THE N.ATLANTIC
BOOK#20 SUGAR & SPICE
BOOK#21 HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
BOOK#22 AMAZING FISH STORIES
BOOK#23 STRANGE BELIEFS, CUSTOMS & CURES
BOOK#24 CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
BOOK#25 CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS
BOOK#26 CURIOUS CUSTOMS & CURES
BOOK#27 LIGHTHOUSE MYSTERIES OF THE N. ATLANTIC

About the Author

Mr. Leo Bonfanti was born in Wakefield, MA on November 16, 1921. He was one of six children born to Corrado and Concetta Bonfanti. He attended Wakefield schools until graduation in 1939. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a motor machinist mate, 2nd class. Leo held a few jobs before taking the plunge into writing. IN 1966 he wrote the New England Journeys, which was published every month until 1968. At that point he began writing and publishing books on New England Indians and other related subjects including three cookbooks. During the 1970’s he also wrote a column for the Woonsocket, RI paper on New England History, taught a course on Witchcraft at North Shore Community College, wrote and published the 350th anniversary book for Plymouth, MA had his books made into lyrics played at Tanglewood, and up until his sudden death in 1981, was in the process of putting together a television show. His wife and two children continue to live in the New England area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Old Saltbox Pub Co (May 1, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889193070
• ISBN-13: 978-1889193076
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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