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We all know that swallows are special, right? This is the book that tells us why. Having collected "legends, fables, folk songs, proverbs, omens, and riddles of many lands," Dr. Giuseppe Pitrè (21 December 1841–10 April 1916)--Italian folklorist, medical doctor, professor, and senator--explains why the swallow, of all birds, holds a special place in the hearts of men, women, and children around the world, such that many cultures are thrilled to have a swallow attach her nest to their house ...