Charm Doctors, Witches, and Faith Healers: Southern Appalachian Folklore

By: Guess, Justin H.

Step into the misty hills of the southern Appalachian Mountains, where folklore, faith healing, and whispered legends of charm doctors and witches shaped communities. These enigmatic figures walked a fine line between healer and heretic, offering remedies while stoking fears of dark magic. Some were revered, others reviled-competition often turning allies into rivals and accusations into ruin.

Spanning 1830 to 1937, this book uncovers seven remarkable cases from Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia, revealing the mysterious world of charm doctors, witch trials, and the enduring power of belief. From the feared witches accused of curses to the faith healers bound by sacred traditions, explore the thin divide between superstition and salvation in this gripping journey through Appalachian magic and mystery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DXV4V85T
• ISBN13: 9798311268240
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"