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Voodoo in New Orleans
9781455628827
Regular price $19.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%New paperback edition from Pelican Publishing!
"Robert Tallant speaks with authority . . ." —New York Times
"Straightforward handling of sensational times and tricksters, of the cult of voodooism in all its manifestations. From its first known appearances in New Orleans of 200 years ago, here are the . . . rites and dances, the cures, charms and gris-gris. Here were the witchdoctors and queens, and in particular Doctor John . . . and Marie Laveau.” —Kirkus Reviews
"Much nonsense has been written about voodoo in New Orleans. . . . Here is a truthful and definitive picture." —Lyle Saxon
The word “voodoo” elicits reactions from fear to fascination; thoughts of pins stuck in dolls, hexes, and strange rites immediately come to mind. But few people know the true origin of voodooism or anything about its practice in America, particularly New Orleans. This examination of voodoo rites and beliefs is sure to fascinate every reader.
Originally published in 1946, this intriguing book examines the rites and beliefs associated with voodoo through the legends of the art—its charms, trances, rituals, and difficult-to-explain occurrences.
Robert Tallant was one of Louisiana’s best-known authors. Born in New Orleans in 1909, he attended the city’s local public schools. Before “drifting” into writing, Tallant worked as an advertising copywriter, a bank teller, and a clerk. It was his friendship with Lyle Saxon that led Tallant to his position as editor on the Louisiana WPA Writers’ Project during the 1930s and 1940s. In that position, he coauthored Gumbo Ya-Ya: Folk Tales of Louisiana with Lyle Saxon and Edward Dreyer.
By 1948, Tallant’s career had launched, and over the next eleven years he produced eight novels, six full-length works of nonfiction, and numerous short stories and articles on subjects of local interest. He is also known to have corresponded with, as well as applied to, the Julius Rosenwald Fund for a fellowship in creative writing. During the last years of his life, he was a lecturer in English at Newcomb College as well as a reporter for the New Orleans Item. Robert Tallant died in 1957.
Ranch Girl and the Plan
9781455628896
Regular price $12.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Three kids spark Christmas hope for a family that needs it most.
Toby Greely’s family faces a bleak Christmas because of his father’s serious illness. Kelsi, Ampara, and Toby devise a plan called Operation Merry Greely Christmas to brighten the holiday, and it is a wonderful plan—until things begin to go wrong.
Blue the Crawfish
9781455628759
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Based on the true story of a crustacean who became a livestream sensation!
As seen on social media! Follow Blue the Crawfish—a little blue crawfish who used what made him unique to change his fate. He became a resident on Madison’s kitchen shelf, making frequent appearances on her livestreams, where he was loved by millions around the world. Blue’s story encourages readers to leverage their gifts and differences and to never give up. This story is based on real events and features sing-along songs!
Where'd You Go, Kitty?
9781455628490
Regular price $19.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Join Cecilia on a heartwarming New Orleans adventure to find her lost best friend, Kitty!
After Cecilia catches “Kitty” at a Mardi Gras parade, the two become inseparable. Cecilia takes Kitty with her everywhere—City Park, the mall, Grandma’s house—until one day Cecilia wakes up and Kitty is gone. Teaming up with her parents, Cecilia then retraces her steps, looking high and low for her little best friend.
Based on a true story, this playful tale shows that the love in a kid’s heart can extend to the ends of the earth—or at least to the ends of the New Orleans metro area. Don’t miss your chance to join the search party and follow Cecilia to some of the city’s most iconic spots!
