Doctoring the Devil

Notebooks of an Appalachian Conjure Man

Doctoring the Devil
Jake Richards
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 288pg
25 Apr 2021 US
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9781578637331
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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, and success.
"I do believe Jake has outdone himself. There are so many gems in Doctoring the Devil that should be read more than once. I, personally, love the explanations given here as well as the proper distinctions between certain works. The clouds in the sky definitely speak a message, as he so eloquently writes. This is a wonderful read and full of instructional jewels. You will be blessed by the words given here and the wisdom that lines this book' s pages. "--Hoodoo Sen Moise, author of Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic "What some call superstition you will see in Doctoring the Devil is a way of life for the folks of the Appalachian Mountains. I love the stories Jake tells here and the weaving of the tales. Jake has out done himself! He always seems to place hidden gems within his writings. "--Starr Casas, author of Old Style Conjure and Divination Conjure Style
Jake Richards holds his Appalachian heritage close in his blood and bones. His family legacy in Appalachia goes back generations. Jake has practiced Appalachian folk magic for almost a decade and teaches classes on the subject in Jonesborough, Tennessee, where he owns Little Chicago Conjure, a supplier of Appalachian folk magic supplies and ingredients.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781578637331
Published: 25 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 288

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