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The oral autobiography of a West Indian fisherman, smuggler, and practitioner of black magic and bush medicine, in which he offers knowledge of magic and healing, is transcribed and presented as an intergrated part of West Indian peasant culture
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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles.
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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
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ISBN 13: 9780253160652
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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good-. First Edition. First printing, Indiana University Press. Dampstaining to covers and spine, as well as to jacket, else clean and unmarked.Inscribed by the author. A remarkable work of ethnobotany and folkloric medicine by a Vermont based folklorist working in the West Indies. From the flap: "Charles divulged to Beck more than isolated cures or preventatives: he imparted a well developed psycho-medical system that was an integral part of his culture." First printing, full number line. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. Seller Inventory # 1000549
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To Windward of The Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
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To Windward of the Land: The Occult World of Alexander Charles
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 309pp. Price-clipped pictorial dust jacket in protective mylar. Book. Seller Inventory # 032428