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- Forty Years' Observation Of Native Customs And Superstitions

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""Fetichism in West Africa"" is a book written by Robert Hamill Nassau, a Christian missionary who spent forty years in West Africa studying the customs and superstitions of the native people. The book provides a detailed account of the various fetishes, or objects of worship, that are used by the people in their religious practices. Nassau describes the different types of fetishes, such as those made from wood, stone, or animal parts, and explains how they are used in various rituals and ceremonies. He also discusses the beliefs and superstitions surrounding these fetishes, including their supposed powers and the role they play in the lives of the people. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and beliefs of the people of West Africa, and is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious practices of this region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162954004
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 440
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 585 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. Juni 2024
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""Fetichism in West Africa"" is a book written by Robert Hamill Nassau, a Christian missionary who spent forty years in West Africa studying the customs and superstitions of the native people. The book provides a detailed account of the various fetishes, or objects of worship, that are used by the people in their religious practices. Nassau describes the different types of fetishes, such as those made from wood, stone, or animal parts, and explains how they are used in various rituals and ceremonies. He also discusses the beliefs and superstitions surrounding these fetishes, including their supposed powers and the role they play in the lives of the people. The book provides a fascinating insight into the culture and beliefs of the people of West Africa, and is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious practices of this region.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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