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Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man

1892; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 47; Issue: 1203 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/047053c0

1476-4687

Sabine Baring-Gould,

Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices

EVERY one who has given any attention to anthropology is aware that many remarkable customs and beliefs, which are still to be found among the uneducated classes even in highly civilized communities, are relics of ancient superstitions. In the present volume Mr. Baring-Gould examines various groups of these curious survivals, and traces them back to their origin in the ideas of past ages. He knows his subject well, and, being interested in it himself, is able to present it in a way which is likely to make it interesting to others. The value of the text is considerably increased by some well-selected illustrations.