Folk Beliefs Of The Southern Negro

This is a book of black folklore and superstition, voodoo and conjure, magic and religion, songs and wonders. The author's aim has been to present these folk-beliefs, to show their origin whenever possible, and to indicate some of the general principles governing the transmission and content of folklore in general as a means of establishing better relations between the races. Originally published in 1926. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

• | Author: Newbell Niles Puckett
• | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 664 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Social Science
• | ISBN-10: 1469610558
• | ISBN-13: 9781469610559