Backwoods Witchcraft: Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

Jake Richards Backwoods Witchcraft Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.7 by 2,119 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Valuable source of information
  • Captures facts as is
  • Insight into ancestral practices
  • Well-formatted and easy to read
  • Good introduction to Appalachian conjure
  • Informative and educational
  • Connects with local culture and traditions
  • Includes practical magic to work with

Cons from Reviews

  • Involves Christianity in magic
  • May not appeal to non-Christian readers
  • Some parts may drag on
  • More traditional than modern
  • Includes a lot of Bible verses
  • Not enough focus on non-Christian practices
  • Could benefit from more academic references
  • Not translated into other languages

Notable Features

Conjure
Folk Magic
Appalachia
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