Published by J.P. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1938
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition of Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaica. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, 26 illustrations. Boldly signed by Zora Neale Hurston. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed. Based on Zora Neale Hurston's personal experiences in Haiti and Jamaicaâ"where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer during her visits in the 1930sâ"Tell My Horse is a fascinating firsthand account of the mysteries of Voodoo. An invaluable resource and remarkable guide to Voodoo practices, rituals, and beliefs, it is a travelogue into a dark, mystical world that offers a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies, customs, and superstitions.