This book is a collection of counting-out rhymes, with many forms, from four lines to considerable numbers. They are found in various forms all over the world and have been used to settle matters by lot for ages, in situations as varied as choosing who will begin a game, or even, in times past, to select magistrates or to determine the fate of a criminal. The author groups the rhymes found in this book into various categories based on their similarities, including form, the presence of certain words or phrases, and subject matter. Their origins are difficult to determine with certainty, but they likely come from a variety of sources, such as Anglo-Cymric score, old poems, and formulas used over those suffering from illness or injury.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of counting-out rhymes, with many forms, from four lines to considerable numbers. They are found in various forms all over the world and have been used to settle matters by lot for ages, in situations as varied as choosing who will begin a game, or even, in times past, to select magistrates or to determine the fate of a criminal. The author groups the rhymes found in this book into various categories based on their similarities, including form, the presence of certain words or phrases, and subject matter. Their origins are difficult to determine with certainty, but they likely come from a variety of sources, such as Anglo-Cymric score, old poems, and formulas used over those suffering from illness or injury. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333873165_0
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 38 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.12 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 1333873166
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Counting-Out Rhymes of ChildrenAmong the Romans future events were prognosticated from the casting of lots. These lors were a kind of dice made either of wood, gold, or other material, with certain letters, wo. N° de réf. du vendeur 2148091096
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