Minor Charms And Cures Of The Southern Negroes

Minor Charms and Cures of the Southern Negroes is a book written by Newbell Niles Puckett, which provides a comprehensive study of the beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States. The book explores the traditional folk beliefs and practices of the southern Negroes, including their use of charms and cures for various ailments and afflictions.Puckett's work is based on his own research and fieldwork, which he conducted in the early 1900s. He traveled throughout the southern states, collecting stories and information from African Americans about their beliefs and practices. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the southern Negroes' folk traditions.The first section of the book provides an overview of the southern Negroes' beliefs about the supernatural and their relationship with the spirit world. Puckett discusses the role of the conjurer, or root doctor, in the community and the various charms and cures that they used to treat illnesses and other afflictions.The second section of the book focuses on the use of herbs and other natural remedies in southern Negro folk medicine. Puckett provides detailed descriptions of the various herbs and their uses, as well as the different methods of preparation and application.The third section of the book explores the use of divination and other forms of fortune-telling in southern Negro culture. Puckett discusses the use of cards, dice, and other tools for divination, as well as the role of dreams and visions in predicting the future.Overall, Minor Charms and Cures of the Southern Negroes is an important work of anthropology and folklore, providing valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of African Americans in the southern United States. Puckett's research and fieldwork have helped to preserve these traditions for future generations, and the book remains a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and culture of the southern United States.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Folk Beliefs of the Southern Negro, by Newbell Niles Puckett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127788.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.