Backwoods Witchcraft
Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

There's something about this book that makes it feel so personal to the point that I almost don't want to recommend it, especially not to folks who don't have a connection to these mountains. For someone like me who's connection was disrupted by financial hardships, moves, and strained relationships......more

Refreshing, Sincere, and well-researched Backwoods Witchcraft is a fascinating, educational, and comforting read. Full of information interwoven with the author's personal stories and accounts, this book not only explains the history and culture of Appalachia, but the roots and history of its folk an......more

This book is for a unique readership. I must have been one of those readers. My Papa's family on his mother's side has a long ancestral line trailing throughout the Appalachian mountains. I knew this when I picked up this book, but it still hit me like a punch when the author starting detailing some......more

I picked up this book for research and I was blown awayby Jake Richards' writing. I'd never heard of him before finding this book, but MAN, can this guy write! He writes like he's sitting at the bar next to you, and you're getting increasingly drunk while he tells you the most fascinating things you......more

Heartfelt and excellently penned. If you're interested in learning more about Appalachian Conjure and Folk Magic, I would suggest to you this book right here.......more