Duppy Talk: West Indian Tales of Mystery and Magic
A unique collection of authentic West Indian ghost stories. The tales feature a shadow-catching obeah man, a Caribbean bush doctor, a magician, a mermaid, and the folklorist Gerald Hausman, who seeks the strange and bizarre in the forests of Jamaica where he is working as a school teacher. The author presents duppies or ghosts in a way that is mysterious, suspenseful, as well as humorous and magical. Whether you're looking for history or just island atmosphere, this book delivers spine-tingling and amusing folklore.
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Duppy Talk: West Indian Tales of Mystery and Magic
A unique collection of authentic West Indian ghost stories. The tales feature a shadow-catching obeah man, a Caribbean bush doctor, a magician, a mermaid, and the folklorist Gerald Hausman, who seeks the strange and bizarre in the forests of Jamaica where he is working as a school teacher. The author presents duppies or ghosts in a way that is mysterious, suspenseful, as well as humorous and magical. Whether you're looking for history or just island atmosphere, this book delivers spine-tingling and amusing folklore.
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BN ID: | 2940013294387 |
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Publisher: | Irie Books |
Publication date: | 10/24/2011 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 102 |
File size: | 59 KB |
Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |
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