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When African slaves were brought to the American South to work the plantations, they brought with them their culture, traditions, and religion—including what came to be called voodoo. This unique blend of Christianity, herbalism, and folk magic is still practiced in South Carolina''s Lowcountry.
Though a beginners guide, Lowcountry Voodoo offers a surprising wealth of information about this fascinating part of Lowcountry life.
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the Gullah and their wayshow to bring good luck and avoid bad luckspells and curses and how to avoid themhow to cook up traditional good-luck meals for New Years Daya real voodoo village you can visitsweetgrass basketsevents and tours to acquaint you with Lowcountry culture.In a selection of Lowcountry tales that feature voodoo, meet:a boo hag bride who sheds her skin at nightDr. Buzzard, the most famous root doctora giant ghost doga young man whose love potion worked too wellGeorge Powell, who outwitted a haintCrook-Neck Dick, who (mostly) outwitted a hangmanDoctor Trott, who captured a mermaid.580 kr
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From Blackbeard to female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the stories behind some infamous buccaneers and their way of life are revealed. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasure. See what kinds of ships they sailed and how they talked. Then enjoy fun pirate activities and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Before you know it, you''ll be able to answer questions like:
When was the Golden Age of Piracy? —see page 5What did pirates eat? —see page 6Did pirates really have wooden legs? —see page 7What is a sloop? —see page 10What is hardtack? —see page 15Does piracy still exist today? —see page 18What was the name of Blackbeard''s flagship? —see page 24How were women able to disguise themselves and become pirates? —see page 37Which pirate was known as the "Arch Pirate"? —see page 41What languages did pirate Billy Lewis speak? —see page 45Who was Woodes Rogers and why was he sent to the Bahamas? —see page 51Did pirates follow any rules? —see page 54What famous author wrote a story about Captain Kidd''s buried treasure? —see page 59Full of fun facts and colorful art, Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids details the life of a pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy and introduces nine of the most famous pirates to weigh anchor in the Carolinas.< < Previous in seriesSee all of the books in this series515 kr
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Tales of Savannah''s many ghosts. You''ll find out why an exorcism had to be conducted at the Hampton-Lillibridge House, about the ghost cat at the Davenport House, the rowdy ghosts at Pirate''s House who can be heard demanding more to drink, and the female spirit of the Kehoe House. You''ll be surprised who haunts the Old Candler Hospital and why. You''ll discover what is arguably the most haunted place in Savannah.