The Magic of the Horseshoe Mini Book

What do the moon, animal horns, snakes, and horseshoes have in common? Plenty, according to Robert Means Lawrence. In his 1898 folklore tome, The Magic of the Horse-Shoe: With Other Folk-Lore Notes, Lawrence attempted to trace the symbol's ancient roots, ranging from serpent worship to horse lore to blacksmithing as a supernatural calling. The result is a fascinating (if somewhat wordy) exploration of how a stew of beliefs, with ingredients sourced from across cultures, has led to this universally recognized token of luck, even in the twenty-first century.

Now you can read Lawrence's most compelling evidence, distilled to 40 engrossing, illustrated pages in our newest offering, The Magic of the Horseshoe. This lovingly crafted, abridged mini-book is the perfect gift for the esoteric folklore lover on your list. 40 pages. 5.5" x 8.5".