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Exploring the roots of Appalachian conjure traditions.

If you're intrigued by the mysteries of regional folk practices and the cultural heritage of Appalachia, "Doctoring the Devil" is a treasure trove you won't want to miss. Jake Richards guides you through the shadowed valleys of traditional conjuring with stories and insights that connect deeply to the area's roots, offering a chance to learn and maybe even practice these arcane arts yourself. It's a unique journey into a seldom-seen aspect of American folklore, one that will fascinate and enlighten.

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Doctoring the Devil: Notebooks of an Appalachian Conjure Man

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ISBN: 9781578637331
Authors: Jake Richards
Publisher: Weiser Books
Date of Publication: 2021-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: Spirituality
Goodreads rating: 4.01
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In this “great starting point for those hoping to practice Appalachian folk magic” (Publishers Weekly), conjure man Jake Richards shares the root work practices and traditional magic he learned from his family as he grew up in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Who were the old conjurors and witches of Appalachia? What were their practices and beliefs? How can you learn the ways of conjuring for yourself? Appalachian folk magic and conjure are little known today, but forty or fifty years ago just about every person you might ask in Appalachia either knew something about it themselves or knew someone who did it. These practices and “superstitions” are at the core of Appalachian culture. In Doctoring the Devil, Jake Richards speaks to those questions and more, offering the various ways of rooting out the “devil”—any unfriendly spirit bringing bad luck, poor health, and calamities of all sorts. Like the blue smoky mists that glide up the Appalachians, Jake leads his readers up the hillsides too, introducing us to folks along the way—hunters, farmers, blacksmiths, faith healers, preachers, and root-diggers. We’ll also meet the local spirits and learn root ways. Further up the hill, we delve into Jake’s notebooks—a personal collection of tried-and-true Appalachian recipes and roots for conjuring love, money, justice,
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Exploring the roots of Appalachian conjure traditions.

If you're intrigued by the mysteries of regional folk practices and the cultural heritage of Appalachia, "Doctoring the Devil" is a treasure trove you won't want to miss. Jake Richards guides you through the shadowed valleys of traditional conjuring with stories and insights that connect deeply to the area's roots, offering a chance to learn and maybe even practice these arcane arts yourself. It's a unique journey into a seldom-seen aspect of American folklore, one that will fascinate and enlighten.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.