Publisher's Synopsis
20+ Diverse Traditions from New England to the West Coast Drawing on the expertise of twenty-four renowned practitioners, this book features contemporary folk traditions from all over North America. Diverse as the landscapes they thrive on, these authentic practices will expand your worldview and inspire you to enrich your own spirituality. Explore the history, tools, and spiritual beliefs of many different paths of folk magic from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. You'll tour the continent's rich and varied cultures region by region, taking an insider's look at more than twenty traditions, including: Appalachian Mountain Magic; Brujeria; Curanderismo; Detroit Hoodoo; Florida Swamp Magic; Irish American Folk Magic; Italian American Magic; Melungeon Folk Magic; New England Cunning Craft; New Orleans Voodoo; Ozark Folk Magic; Pennsylvania Powwow and Braucherei; Slavic American Folk Magic; and Southern Conjure.
