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Voodoo in New Orleans by Robert Tallant · Booklabria

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Voodoo in New Orleans

Religious life and customsVodou

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First published: 1946
Language: English
Editions: 3

Synopsis

"Straightforward handling of.. . voodooism in all its manifestations." --Kirkus Reviews Originally published in 1946, this intriguing book examines the rites and beliefs associated with voodoo through the legends of the art--its charms, trances, rituals, and difficult-to-explain occurrences.

Subjects: Religious life and customs
Vodou
Voodooism
Set in: Louisiana
New Orleans

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