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Book Description:
"The authorship of this book (by a Jesuit ethnologist) makes some of the editorial content suspect. However, the author spent time in the field in Jamaica. His library research was extensive and used rare and unique sources such as contemporary newspapers, legal archives and early accounts. Williams keeps his skepticism active while remaining open-minded. On the downside there are some passages which could be interpreted as racist (in hindsight), so the usual disclaimers apply.
All that said, this book remains a good introduction to the outlines of this subject. If you've ever listened to a Reggae song
Book Description:
"The authorship of this book (by a Jesuit ethnologist) makes some of the editorial content suspect. However, the author spent time in the field in Jamaica. His library research was extensive and used rare and unique sources such as contemporary newspapers, legal archives and early accounts. Williams keeps his skepticism active while remaining open-minded. On the downside there are some passages which could be interpreted as racist (in hindsight), so the usual disclaimers apply.
All that said, this book remains a good introduction to the outlines of this subject. If you've ever listened to a Reggae song about 'Duppies' and wondered what they were talking about, now you'll know. -jbh" (Quote from sacred-texts.com)
Table of Contents:
Publisher’s Preface; Introduction-weird Happenings; Ashanti Cultural Influence In Jamaica; Jamaica Witchcraft; Applied Magic; Popular Belief In Ghosts; Funeral Customs; Poltergeist; Conclusions; Documentation; Bibliography; Endnotes
About the Publisher:
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. [Link removed - login to see]
Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
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Manufacturer: Forgotten Books
Release date: 11 November 2007
ISBN-10 : 1605060267 |
ISBN-13: 9781605060262
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