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Voodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft
by Williams, Joseph J
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- first
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- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Lincoln Mac Veagh & The Dial Press, 1932. First edition. First edition, first printing. xxii, 257 pp. Bound in publisher's brown cloth with blind stamped emblem to front board, gilt lettering to spine. Near Fine with a little dulling to spine lettering,light wear, in a Very Good or better dust jacket with slight chipping and rubbing along edges, price intact ($3.00). Uncommon in jacket.
A noteworthy anthropological study of voodoo rituals in the Caribbean by an American Jesuit priest and missionary in Jamaica who became fascinated by the folklore there and its African origins. Chapter titles include "African Ophiolatry" (ophiolatry being snake worship), "The Serpent Cult at Whydah," Voodoo in Haiti," and "Origin of Obeah.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140946220
- Title
- Voodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft
- Author
- Williams, Joseph J
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Lincoln Mac Veagh & The Dial Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- Haiti, Caribbean, jamaica, voodoo, occult, religion, ritual, religion, anthropology, spirituality, witch, santeria, witchcraft, snake worship, serpent cult
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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