Voodoo in New Orleans (Pelican Pouch) - Softcover

Robert Tallant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 088289336X ISBN 13: 9780882893365

Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US), 1984

Synopsis

Straightforward handling of.. . voodooism in all its manifestations.""--Kirkus ReviewsOriginally published in 1946, this intriguing book examines the rites and beliefs associated with voodoo through the legends of the art--its charms, trances, rituals, and difficult-to-explain occurrences.

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From the Back Cover:

"Robert Tallant speaks with authority. . . ."
--New York Times

"Straightforward handling of sensational times and tricksters, of the cult of voodooism in all its manifestations. From its first known appearances in New Orleans of 200 years ago, here are the . . . rites and dances, the cures, charms and gris-gris. Here were the witch-doctors and queens, and in particular Doctor John . . . and Marie Laveau."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Much nonsense has been written about voodoo in New Orleans. . . . Here is a truthful and definitive picture."
--Lyle Saxon

The word "voodoo" elicits reactions from fear to fascination; thoughts of pins stuck in dolls, hexes, and strange rites immediately come to mind. But few people know the true origin of voodooism or anything about its practice in America, particularly in New Orleans. This examination of voodoo rites and beliefs is sure to fascinate every reader.

Synopsis:

The word 'voodoo' elicits reactions from fear to fascination; thoughts of pins stuck in dolls, hexes, and strange rites immediately come to mind. But few people know the true origin of voodooism or anything about its practice in America, particularly in New Orleans. This examination of voodoo rites and beliefs is sure to fascinate every reader.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US)
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 088289336X
• ISBN 13: 9780882893365
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256