Bøger af Newbell Niles Puckett

Minor Charms and Cures of the Southern Negroes is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett, which provides a comprehensive study of the beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States. The book explores the traditional folk beliefs and practices of the southern Negroes, including their use of charms and cures for various ailments and afflictions.Puckett's work is based on his own research and fieldwork, which he conducted in the early 1900s. He traveled throughout the southern states, collecting stories and information from African Americans about their beliefs and practices. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the southern Negroes' folk traditions.The first section of the book provides an overview of the southern Negroes' beliefs about the supernatural and their relationship with the spirit world. Puckett discusses the role of the conjurer, or root doctor, in the community and the various charms and cures that they used to treat illnesses and other afflictions.The second section of the book focuses on the use of herbs and other natural remedies in southern Negro folk medicine. Puckett provides detailed descriptions of the various herbs and their uses, as well as the different methods of preparation and application.The third section of the book explores the use of divination and other forms of fortune-telling in southern Negro culture. Puckett discusses the use of cards, dice, and other tools for divination, as well as the role of dreams and visions in predicting the future.Overall, Minor Charms and Cures of the Southern Negroes is an important work of anthropology and folklore, providing valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States. Puckett's research and fieldwork have helped to preserve these traditions for future generations, and the book remains a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and culture of the southern United States.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

""Taboos of the Southern Negroes"" is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett that explores the cultural and religious beliefs of African Americans living in the southern United States during the early 20th century. Puckett, who was a prominent anthropologist and scholar of African American culture, conducted extensive research and interviews with individuals from various communities to uncover the taboos that governed their daily lives. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as birth, death, marriage, and religion, and delves into the beliefs and practices that were considered taboo within these areas. For example, Puckett explores the taboo surrounding the birth of twins, which was seen as a bad omen and often resulted in one of the infants being abandoned or killed. He also discusses the taboo of speaking the names of the dead, which was believed to bring bad luck or even summon the spirits of the deceased. Throughout the book, Puckett provides rich descriptions of the cultural and religious practices of southern African Americans, drawing on his extensive fieldwork and personal experiences. He also includes photographs and illustrations to further illustrate the customs and beliefs he describes. Overall, ""Taboos of the Southern Negroes"" is an important work of anthropology that sheds light on the complex and nuanced cultural practices of African Americans in the southern United States during a time of great social and political change.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.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.

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.

""Christianity and Superstition of the Southern Negroes"" is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett that explores the intersection of Christianity and African American superstitions in the Southern United States. The author, a white folklorist, conducted extensive fieldwork in the early 20th century, interviewing Black individuals about their religious beliefs and practices. The book examines the ways in which Christianity was fused with African spiritual traditions, such as conjure, hoodoo, and voodoo, and how these practices were adapted to fit within the framework of Christianity. Puckett also delves into the role of the church in African American communities and the ways in which it both reinforced and challenged traditional beliefs. The book provides a unique perspective on the religious and cultural history of African Americans in the South and sheds light on the complex relationship between Christianity and African spiritual traditions.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.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.

THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

2022 Reprint of the 1926 Edition. Illustrated with Photographs. Exact facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This is a book of black folklore and superstition, voodoo and conjure, magic and religion, songs and wonders. The author's aim has been to present these folk-beliefs, to show their origin whenever possible, and to indicate some of the general principles governing the transmission and content of folklore in general as a means of establishing better relations between the races. Originally produced as a dissertation for a Ph.D. at Yale, this remarkable history of Black folklore and superstition details Negro folk beliefs, indicates their origin whenever possible, and proposes some of the general principles governing the transmission and content of folklore in general.Contents: I. Practical and emotional backgrounds -- II. Burial customs, ghosts and witches -- III. Voodooism and conjuration -- IV. Voodoism and conjuration, continued -- V. Positive control-signs: minor charms and cures -- VI. Negative control-signs: taboos -- VII. Prophetic signs or omens -- VIII. Christianity and superstition: conclusion -- IX. References cited -- X. List of informants. Index.

A book of black folklore and superstition, voodoo and conjure, magic and religion, songs and wonders. The author's aim has been to present these folk-beliefs, to show their origin whenever possible, and to indicate some of the general principles governing the transmission and content of folklore in general as a means of establishing better relations between the races. Originally published in 1926.