A Puritan In Voodoo-Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162961729)

A Puritan In Voodoo-Land is a non-fiction book written by Edna Taft. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a missionary in Haiti, where she encountered the voodoo religion and its practices. The author, a devout Puritan, shares her initial fear and skepticism towards the voodoo religion, but also her eventual understanding and appreciation of its cultural significance to the people of Haiti. Throughout the book, Taft provides vivid descriptions of her encounters with voodoo rituals and ceremonies, as well as her interactions with the Haitian people. The book offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and religions, and the challenges faced by missionaries in foreign lands.Narrative Of A Journey Few Women Of The Time Would Have Undertaken. Driven By A Desire To See The Land Described In The Fragmentary Records Of An 18th Century New England Ancestor Who Transported Negroes From The African Slave Coast, This Modern Young Puritan Visits The Mysterious Voodoo Land Of Haiti. The First Time A Complete Picture Of This Magic Island Was Offered The Public. Here Is The Very Atmosphere Of The Exotic Black Republic, Its Beauty And Horror, Including The Strange, Prehistoric Monster That Is Found Only On The Island Of Haiti.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edna Taft
ISBN-10: 1162961724
ISBN-13: 9781162961729
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 478
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.96d