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Language: English
Published by Llewellyn Publications, 1998
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Some edgewear, corner bumping. Contents - An Introduction; one: Out of Africa; two: God's People in Babylon; three: The Power of the Root; four: A Familiarity With Spirits; five: Remedies, Cures, Bad Luck and Good; six: A Tale of Two Doctors; seven: Why It Works; eight: A Village of Believers; afterword: Searchg for Dr. Buzzard.
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- Title
- Blue Roots: African-American Folk Magic of the Gullah People
- Author
- Pinckney, Roger
- Publisher
- Llewellyn Publications
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 156718524X
- ISBN 13
- 9781567185249
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Mythology
The South Carolina descendants of slaves still live in communities that retain the language and beliefs of the slave days. These are the Gullah people, and the Gullah belief in herbalism, spiritualism and black magic remains a living tradition. This book is a look at the history, practices and people that make up this American subculture.
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About the Author
Roger Pinckney (Midwest) was born and raised in Beaufort County, South Carolina. His work has appeared inAmerican Heritage, American History, Country America and other periodicals. His historical tour-bookThe Beaufort Cronicles has consistently made the local best-seller list on the South Carolina coast since its publication in April 1996.
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