The Myths and Fables of To-day


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Samuel Adams was born in 1833, began journalism in 1858, served in the Army for 10 years & returned home to continue with his journalism. Journalism must have been his passion as he did write many books with this one being one of his last. ‘The Myths and Fables of To-day’ is a wonderful collection of myths & fables that are certain to keep the kids smiling. Summary by adr6090. (4 hr 56 min)

Chapters

A Reckoning with Time 25:16 Read by RPBrevard
The Folk-lore of Childhood 9:17 Read by Jenn Broda
Weather Lore 10:50 Read by Julian Pratley
Signs of All Sorts 7:57 Read by jenno
Charms to Good Luck 33:06 Read by jenno
Charms against Disease 28:34 Read by jenno
Of Fate in Jewels 15:59 Read by Jenn Broda
Of Love and Marriage 27:12 Read by John Stevens
Of Evil Omens 39:56 Read by April6090
Of Haunted Houses, Persons, and Places 27:06 Read by Justin Ordway
Of Presentiments 23:06 Read by KevinB
The Divining-rod 5:20 Read by Kathleen Moore
Wonders of the Physical Universe 12:32 Read by Kathleen Moore
“Ships that Pass in the Night” 19:47 Read by Kathleen Moore
Fortune-telling, Astrology, and Palmistry 10:25 Read by April6090