Project Gutenberg 2013-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 193 Poyntz, Albany 11006865 A World of Wonders, with Anecdotes and Opinions Concerning Popular Superstitions Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "A World of Wonders, with Anecdotes and Opinions Concerning Popular Superstitions" edited by Albany Poyntz is a collection of essays exploring various folklore, superstitions, and curiosities, written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the persistence of errors and prejudices from the past, bringing to light the cultural impact of these belief systems. Throughout the chapters, various topics are examined, from the longevity of animals to incombustible men, with a focus on debunking myths and providing a scientific analysis of popular beliefs. At the start of the book, the preface establishes the theme: a critical look at lingering superstitions despite advancements in science. The opening chapters introduce fascinating subjects, beginning with the longevity of certain animals, where the author contrasts ancient beliefs with contemporary scientific understanding. This is followed by a discussion on the so-called "incombustible men," showcasing how acts of deception have historically misled audiences. The text aims to entertain and educate readers about the persistence of these myths and the human tendency to embrace the extraordinary over the mundane, setting the tone for an insightful exploration of cultural folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42921/42921-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Superstition BF Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 528452 2025-09-17T09:59:52.858170 text/html 510196 2024-10-23T16:20:04 text/html 240401 2025-09-17T09:59:58.871153 application/epub+zip 245059 2025-09-17T09:59:53.711216 application/epub+zip 245058 2025-09-17T09:59:53.273207 application/epub+zip 410253 2025-09-17T10:00:03.299174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340453 2025-09-17T09:59:58.384157 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340668 2022-09-19T15:16:32.602094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 478077 2025-09-17T09:59:52.203202 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 458002 2024-10-23T16:20:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16246 2025-09-17T10:00:03.434124 application/rdf+xml 6665 2025-09-17T09:59:53.364177 image/jpeg 1568 2025-09-17T09:59:53.319258 image/jpeg 228728 2025-09-17T09:59:52.899182 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia