Title: Knock on Wood: A Collection of Superstitions
Product review: Knock on Wood by Linda Spencer is a collection of superstitions, organised by theme. Spencer has collected and described hundreds of North American and European superstitions, however, the book is lacking in that there is no background information given. Anyone interested in how the superstition developed will not be satisfied. Furthermore, there is no index, making it hard to cross reference superstitions involving more than one object. As there is also no bibliography, interested reader will find it impossible to trace sources.A far better collection is that offered by Claudia DeLys "A treasury of superstitions" which has a broader collection, delves into the history of particular superstitions and offers a detailed index and bibliography to boot.
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