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Researches into Chinese superstitions, by Henry Doré, S.J. ; (1926)

Dore, Henri, Kennelly, M., tr · Shanghai, Túsewei Printing Press · leaf 50

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155 Highway Doubtful for- Bankrupt. Long life. Dissolute. Short life. Wealthy but Will meetivith Poor, childless, Robber. tune. Will lead Will die on domestic broils, an early grave. Quarrels loith Many brothers, a swell life. the highway. wife. Hooked nose. Flat nose. Prominent nose Arched nose.… … Hard-up Wealthy Untimely death. Tiger-eared. Rat-shaped ear. Ear like an ass. Robber. Homeless wretch. and famous. Unmourned.- Ill behaviour. Most miserable, and vagrant. For tune- telling hy inspecting the physiognomy.

Folklore · Superstition · Magic

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