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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
by Jane C. Beck
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good /good -
- ISBN 10
- 0253160650
- ISBN 13
- 9780253160652
- Seller
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Benson, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1979. First edition. Hardcover. Good /good -. First printing, Indiana University Press. Dampstaining to covers and spine, as well as to jacket, else clean and unmarked.Inscribed by the author. A remarkable work of ethnobotany and folkloric medicine by a Vermont based folklorist working in the West Indies. From the flap: "Charles divulged to Beck more than isolated cures or preventatives: he imparted a well developed psycho-medical system that was an integral part of his culture." First printing, full number line. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.
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- Bookseller
- The Book Shed (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1000549
- Title
- To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
- Author
- Jane C. Beck
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- good -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0253160650
- ISBN 13
- 9780253160652
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Place of Publication
- Bloomington
- Date Published
- 1979
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nature, Animals & Farming;
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