Bøger af Charles Leland

From the preface: "When I began, in the summer of 1882, to collect among the Passamaquoddy Indians at Campobello, New Brunswick, their traditions and folk-lore, I expected to find very little indeed. These Indians, few in number, surrounded by white people, and thoroughly converted to Roman Catholicism, promised but scanty remains of heathenism. What was my amazement, however, at discovering, day by day, that there existed among them, entirely by oral tradition, a far grander mythology than that which has been made known to us by either the Chippewa or Iroquois Hiawatha Legends, and that this was illustrated by an incredible number of tales. I soon ascertained that these were very ancient. The old people declared that they had heard from their progenitors that all of these stories were once sung; that they themselves remembered when many of them were poems. This was fully proved by discovering manifest traces of poetry in many, and finally by receiving a long Micmac tale which had been sung by an Indian. I found that all the relaters of this lore were positive as to the antiquity of the narratives, and distinguished accurately between what was or was not pre-Columbian. In fact, I came in time to the opinion that the original stock of all the Algonquin myths, and perhaps of many more, still existed, not far away in the West, but at our very doors; that is to say, in Maine and New Brunswick. It is at least certain, as the reader may convince himself, that these Wabanaki, or Northeastern Algonquin, legends give, with few exceptions, in full and coherently, many tales which have only reached us in a broken, imperfect form, from other sources. This work, then, contains a collection of the myths, legends, and folk-lore of the principal Wabanaki, or Northeastern Algonquin, Indians; that is to say, of the Passamaquoddies and Penobscots of Maine, and of the Micmacs of New Brunswick. All of this material was gathered directly from Indian narrators, the greater part by myself, the rest by a few friends; in fact, I can give the name of the aboriginal authority for every tale except one. As my chief object has been simply to collect and preserve valuable material, I have said little of the labors of such critical writers as Brinton, Hale, Trumbull, Powers, Morgan, Bancroft, and the many more who have so ably studied and set forth red Indian ethnology. If I have rarely ventured on their field, it is because I believe that when the Indian shall have passed away there will come far better ethnologists than I am, who will be much more obliged to me for collecting raw material than for cooking it."

THIS IS A WITCHCRAFT COOL COLLECTOR'S EDITION - PRINTED IN REALLY COOL MODERN GOTHIC FONTS THROUGHOUT. CHECK IT OUT WITH THE AMAZON SEARCH INSIDE FEATURE. This is the original Witches Bible.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1875 Edition.

"Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches" is a classic text written by Charles Leland in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of spells, incantations, and rituals from Italian witchcraft traditions, and it explores the mythology and origins of witchcraft. At its core, "Aradia" celebrates the power of the feminine divine and the transformative power of magic. The book has been a touchstone for modern Wiccan and pagan practitioners and continues to inspire readers interested in the history of witchcraft and the power of ancient magic.

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English Gipsy Songs In Rommany: With Metrical English Translations is a book written by Charles Leland that focuses on the songs of the English Gipsy community. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains the original Rommany lyrics of the songs, while the second part provides metrical English translations of the lyrics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the culture and language of the English Gipsy community. It provides insight into the unique musical traditions of this community, as well as the Rommany language and its use in songwriting. The book is also a useful tool for language learners, as it provides an opportunity to study the Rommany language in its original context. The metrical English translations make the songs accessible to a wider audience, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty of the lyrics and the music. Overall, English Gipsy Songs In Rommany: With Metrical English Translations is a fascinating and informative book that offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the English Gipsy community.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.