Voodoo in New Orleans (Pelican Pouch Series)

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1984
$13.87

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.

$13.87

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Reissue
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co. (US)
Published: 01 Mar 1984
ISBN 10: 088289336X
ISBN 13: 9780882893365

Author Bio

ROBERT TALLANT (1909-1957) was one of Louisiana's best-known authors and a participant in the WPA Writers' Project during the 1930s and 1940s. During the last years of his life, he was a lecturer in English at Newcomb College.