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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Seller: J. HOOD, BOOKSELLERS, ABAA/ILAB, Baldwin City, KS, U.S.A.
Hardcover. 309pp Very good plus condition with text clean & binding tight / chipped & faded dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 158555
Seller: Mythos Center Books, Frontenac, MN, U.S.A.
Hard cover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good in very good dust jacket. slight rubbing to back of DJ 360 p. Seller Inventory # Alibris3104
Seller: The Book Shed, Benson, VT, U.S.A.
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
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
ISBN 0-253-16065-0. Hardback. Very good condition book in a Very good condition dustjacket. Minor spotting to edges of book, otherwise a Tight, sound, unmarked copy. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Seller Inventory # 135018
Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Some light shelf, storage or usage wear present. The interior appears unmarked and the binding is tight. Includes dustjacket. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0253160650.VG
Seller: Veronica's Books, Gig Harbor, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 309pp. Price-clipped pictorial dust jacket in protective mylar. Book. Seller Inventory # 032428