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A Dictionary and Catalog of African American Folklife of the South
A Dictionary and Catalog of African American Folklife of the South Author:Sherman E. Pyatt, Alan Johns African Americans of the South have long had a rich tradition of folklore and customs, many of which predate the Civil War. Some of these beliefs originated in the South, while others have their roots in voodoo and African religions. But with the end of the Civil War and the decline of segregation, the folklife of Southern African Americans has ... more »been disappearing. This reference book is an important step toward preserving this vital element of the African American heritage.« less