Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro - Paperback

by Newbell Niles Puckett (Author)

Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett, which explores the traditional beliefs and superstitions of African Americans in the southern United States. The book is based on Puckett's extensive fieldwork, which he conducted during the 1920s and 1930s, and it provides a detailed account of the various beliefs and practices that were prevalent among the black community at the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of folk belief, such as magic, religion, and healing. Puckett draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with African Americans, folktales, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of these beliefs.Throughout the book, Puckett emphasizes the importance of these beliefs in the lives of African Americans, particularly in the face of the discrimination and oppression they faced in the Jim Crow South. He also highlights the ways in which these beliefs were adapted and transformed over time, as African Americans moved from slavery to freedom and from rural to urban areas.Overall, Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro is a fascinating and insightful book that sheds light on an important aspect of African American culture and history. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of folk belief in the United States.1926. Practical and emotional backgrounds; Burial customs, ghosts and witches; Voodooism and conjuration; Positive control signs, minor charms and cures; Negative control signs, taboos; Prophetic signs or omens; Christianity and superstition.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.