Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro - Hardcover

Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro by Newbell Niles Puckett is a comprehensive study of the folk beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States. The book explores various aspects of African American folk culture, including religion, magic, superstitions, and folk medicine. Puckett draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with African Americans, historical documents, and anthropological studies, to provide a detailed and nuanced examination of these beliefs and practices.The book is organized thematically, with chapters devoted to topics such as African American religion, hoodoo and conjure, and folk medicine. Puckett provides detailed descriptions of the beliefs and practices associated with each topic, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they developed. The book also includes numerous examples of African American folklore, such as songs, stories, and proverbs.Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro is an important work in the field of African American studies, as well as folklore and anthropology. It provides valuable insights into the complex and diverse cultural traditions of African Americans in the southern United States, and highlights the resilience and creativity of these communities in the face of oppression and adversity.1926. Practical and emotional backgrounds; Burial customs, ghosts and witches; Voodooism and conjuration; Positive control signs, minor charms and cures; Negative control signs, taboos; Prophetic signs or omens; Christianity and superstition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.