From the sublime to the ridiculous, Curious Customs scrutinizes every kind of social behavior from etiquette, mating and marriage to rites of passage and dress codes.
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From the sublime to the ridiculous, Curious Customs scrutinizes every kind of social behavior from etiquette, mating and marriage to rites of passage and dress codes.
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Add this copy of Curious Customs: the Stories Behind 296 Popular to cart. $13.00, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1987 by New York: Harmony Books.
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Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 210 pages; Description: xi, 210 p.; 24 cm. Subjects: Folklore--United States--Social life and customs.
Add this copy of Curious Customs to cart. $9.12, like new condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Three Rivers Press.
Add this copy of Curious Customs: The Stories Behind 296 Popular to cart. $9.25, very good condition, Sold by 2VBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Derwood, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Three Rivers Press (CA).
Add this copy of Curious Customs to cart. $11.79, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Three Rivers Press (CA).
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Add this copy of Curious Customs to cart. $11.79, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Three Rivers Press (CA).
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Curious Customs to cart. $11.85, very good condition, Sold by Keeper of the Page rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Enumclaw, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Three Rivers Press.
Add this copy of Curious Customs: the Stories Behind 296 Popular to cart. $12.05, very good condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Harmony Books.
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Very Good. Book Why do we blow out candles on birthday cakes...used stripped poles to symbolize a barber...or throw rice at weddings? Where did the tooth fairy, April Fools' Day and Jack-O'-Lanterns come from? Wouldn't you like to know why we cross our hearts and thumb our noses? Find out in...Curious Customs: The Stories Behind 296 Popular American Rituals. Softcover, 210 pp. Minor soiling on rear cover otherwise minimal wear, clean text, tight binding.
Add this copy of Curious Customs: the Stories Behind 296 Popular to cart. $13.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Harmony Books.
