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Roots, Branches & Spirits

The Folkways & Witchery of Appalachia

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Roots, Branches & Spirits

By: H. Byron Ballard, Alex Bledsoe - foreword
Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan
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The southern Appalachians are rich in folk magic and witchery. This book explores the region's customs and traditions for magical healing, luck, prosperity, and more. Author Byron Ballard - known as the village witch of Asheville, North Carolina - teaches you about the old ways and why they work, from dowsing to communicating with spirits.

Learn the deeper meaning of magic hands for finding, haint blue doors, and herbs and plants for healing. Discover hands-on tips for creating tinctures and salves, attuning to the phases of the moon, interpreting omens, and other folkways passed down through generations of those who call the Blue Ridge Mountains home. Part cultural journey and part magical guide, this book uncovers the authentic traditions of one of North America's most spiritually vibrant regions.

©2021 H. Byron Ballard (P)2021 Tantor
Magic Studies Social Sciences Spirituality Suspenseful Folklore Magic
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was a great book. Made me miss home. would recommend to anyone who lives the region

made me miss home

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I really enjoyed this book a lot and I suggest everybody to read it. It was a comforting book about where I live and call home.

A must read

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I really enjoyed this book. I will probably listen from the beginning again very soon. Anyone who loves Appalachia will feel a connection to this writing. The narrator is lovely as well.

Sad Truth and then Magically Beautiful

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There is so much I didn’t know about the rich culture of Appalachia. Get this book. Read it. Learn.

I learned

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This was a joy to listen to. And the book is a valuable resource - so I purchased a copy from Raven & Crone in AVL as well.

The author brings us into her world and beautifully preserved her heritage while making it an accessible source for all levels of spellworkers.

Beyond that it is an incredible resource for lovers of anthropology and this amazing range of mountains that make up Appalachia.

Well done!

Feels like a kitchen table conversation!

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