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Voodoo Fire in Haiti

Voodoo Fire in Haiti

Loederer, Richard a.
Vesey, Desmond Ivo

Hardcover

AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1169312268
ISBN13: 9781169312265
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Voodoo Fire in Haiti is a non-fiction book written by Richard A. Loederer that explores the history, culture, and practices of voodoo in Haiti. The book delves into the beliefs and rituals of the Haitian people, including their use of voodoo to communicate with spirits, heal the sick, and seek protection from evil forces. Loederer also examines the role of voodoo in Haitian politics and its impact on the country's social and economic development. Through interviews with voodoo practitioners, scholars, and historians, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and often misunderstood religion. Voodoo Fire in Haiti offers a fascinating look into a unique and vibrant culture, shedding light on the rich traditions and beliefs of the Haitian people.1935. A memoir about Haiti, its history, legends, superstitions, native rites and customs. The illustrations are the famous series of Haitian woodcuts created by the author, which some find racist, yet sexy. Contents: Congo Bean Stew; In Caribbean Waters; Massacre River; Jungle Magic; Tropical Fever; Mon Repos; Polychromata; La Ferriere; King Christophe of Haiti; Black Magic; and Voodoo Fire. Certain scenes in this book were adapted from John W. Vandercook's Black Majesty, which is also available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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