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This work is filled with demons, devils, dancers, sex, chastity, prognostication, toad lore and such. The gypsy is a curious blend of elements pagan and Christian, primitive and shrewd, bucolic and bestial.. B&W.

This scholarly and classic work by folklorist and linguist Charles Godfrey Leland (author of Aradia: Gospel of the Witches) which not only illustrates examples of Gypsy witchcraft in the 19th Century, it also explores the far flung roots of Gypsy culture and folk lore, as it... Read Full Overview

Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 - March 20, 1903) was an American humorist, writer, and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe. Leland worked in journalism, travelled extensively, and became interested in... Read Full Overview

This vintage work contains a collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies used among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-philtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances, taken either from works as yet very little known to... Read Full Overview

A collection of the customs, usages, and ceremonies current among gypsies, as regards fortune-telling, witch-doctoring, love-filtering, and other sorcery, illustrated by many anecdotes and instances. Gypsy witchcraft, Romanian and Transylvanian sorceries, charms and conjurations,... Read Full Overview

Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling, a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and... Read Full Overview

Explore the captivating world of Romani magic and traditions with Charles Godfrey Leland's "Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling." This meticulously prepared republication offers a fascinating glimpse into the folklore, superstitions, and practices of the Romani people. Delve... Read Full Overview

Hardcover new edition of this 19th century classic by Charles Godfrey Leland, author of Aradia: Gospel of the Witches. This work covers diverse folklore including charms, conjurations, amulets, fortune telling, witchcraft, hauntings, exorcisms, and toad-lore.

"Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling" by Charles Godfrey Leland delves into the mystical world of gypsy magic, exploring its origins, practices, and cultural significance. The text examines the deep-rooted connection between gypsies and sorcery, tracing their practices back to... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview