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Voodoo in Haiti

Voodoo in Haitiis a masterwork of observation and description by one of the most distinguished anthropologists of the twentieth century. Alfred Metraux (1902-1963) has written a rich and lasting study of the lives and rituals of the Haitian mambosand adepts, and of the history and origins of their religion. It is an accurate and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood cultures in the world.

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Translated by Hugo Charteris

Introduction by Sidney W. Mintz

Setting
Haiti
Audience
adult
Length
long · 432 pages

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