By Artefaktual
This collection delves into the intricate tapestry of Appalachian Folk Practices, a multifaceted tradition rooted deeply in the expansive terrain from West Virginia to Mississippi. Whether referenced as root work, granny magic, or kitchen witchery, this distinctive amalgamation of Native American and European practices emerged as a result of the convergence of Scottish, Irish, English, German settlers, and individuals of African descent during the eighteenth century. The Cherokee and Choctaw initiated the synthesis of spiritual rituals with indigenous flora, laying the foundation for a distinct American spirituality.
A focal point of Appalachian Folk Practices illuminates the role of familial matriarchs, colloquially known as "grannies," who served as the custodians of ancestral knowledge. These women, functioning as midwives and healers, played a crucial role in preserving community well-being, especially in areas wary of formal medical intervention. The compilation explores the meticulous knowledge these grannies possessed, encompassing herbal remedies, oral histories, and practical insights into everyday issues such as burns, warts, and contraception. Uncover the enduring legacy of Appalachian folk magic through this scholarly exploration, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who, through unpaid labor, sustained communities amidst restricted access to formal care.
Ossman & Steel's Classic Household Guide to Appalachian Folk Healing: A Collection of Old-Time Remedies, Charms, and Spells
Silver Ravenwolf,
Jake Richards
$16.95
$15.76
A Handbook of Native American Herbs: The Pocket Guide to 125 Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
Alma R. Hutchens
$18.95
$17.62
Doctoring the Devil: Appalachian Backwoods Witchcraft for Conjuring Love, Money, Justice, and Success
Jake Richards
$18.95
$17.62
12,000 Dreams Interpreted (Revised, Updated)
Lenore Skomal,
Gustavus Hindman Miller,
Linda Shields
$16.99
$15.80
Foxfire 11: The Old Home Place, Wild Plant Uses, Preserving and Cooking Food, Hunting Stories, Fishing, More Affairs of Plain Living
Inc Foxfire Fund,
Kaye Carver Collins,
Lacy Hunter
$23.00
$21.39
Roots, Branches & Spirits: The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia
H. Byron Ballard,
Alex Bledsoe
$16.99
$15.80
Blackberry Cove Herbal: Traditional Appalachian Herbalism (Full Color Version)
Stowell, Walton D., II,
Diana Suttenfield,
Antonia Walker
$32.00
The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women: Stories of Landscape and Community in the Mountain South
Kami Ahrens
$25.00
$23.25
Wild Witchcraft: Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals, and Remedies
Rebecca Beyer
$19.99
$18.59
Appalachian Granny Witch Magick: Magick and Musings of an Appalachian Mountain Witch
Pat Bussard O'Keefe
$14.99
By Artefaktual
This collection delves into the intricate tapestry of Appalachian Folk Practices, a multifaceted tradition rooted deeply in the expansive terrain from West Virginia to Mississippi. Whether referenced as root work, granny magic, or kitchen witchery, this distinctive amalgamation of Native American and European practices emerged as a result of the convergence of Scottish, Irish, English, German settlers, and individuals of African descent during the eighteenth century. The Cherokee and Choctaw initiated the synthesis of spiritual rituals with indigenous flora, laying the foundation for a distinct American spirituality.
A focal point of Appalachian Folk Practices illuminates the role of familial matriarchs, colloquially known as "grannies," who served as the custodians of ancestral knowledge. These women, functioning as midwives and healers, played a crucial role in preserving community well-being, especially in areas wary of formal medical intervention. The compilation explores the meticulous knowledge these grannies possessed, encompassing herbal remedies, oral histories, and practical insights into everyday issues such as burns, warts, and contraception. Uncover the enduring legacy of Appalachian folk magic through this scholarly exploration, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of those who, through unpaid labor, sustained communities amidst restricted access to formal care.
Silver Ravenwolf,
Jake Richards
Paperback
$16.95
$15.76
Luke Manget
Hardback
$27.95
$25.99
Alma R. Hutchens
Paperback
$18.95
$17.62
Jake Richards
Paperback
$18.95
$17.62
Lenore Skomal,
Gustavus Hindman Miller,
Linda Shields
Paperback
$16.99
$15.80
Inc Foxfire Fund,
Kaye Carver Collins,
Lacy Hunter
Paperback
$23.00
$21.39
H. Byron Ballard
Paperback
$17.99
$16.73
H. Byron Ballard,
Alex Bledsoe
Paperback
$16.99
$15.80
Stowell, Walton D., II,
Diana Suttenfield,
Antonia Walker
Paperback
$32.00
Jake Richards,
Starr Casas
Paperback
$18.95
$17.62
Kami Ahrens
Paperback
$25.00
$23.25
Rebecca Beyer
Hardback
$19.99
$18.59
Pat Bussard O'Keefe
Paperback
$14.99