Scatalogic Rites of All Nations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161391916)

Scatalogic Rites of All Nations is a book written by John G. Bourke that explores the topic of feces and its cultural significance around the world. The book delves into the various ways in which different societies have viewed and utilized human waste, including in religious rituals, medical practices, and social customs. Bourke draws on a wide range of sources, including ethnographic accounts, historical texts, and personal observations, to provide a comprehensive survey of scatological practices from ancient times to the present day. The book is both informative and entertaining, offering readers a unique perspective on a topic that is often considered taboo. Overall, Scatalogic Rites of All Nations is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of an often-overlooked aspect of human culture.1891. A dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, love-philters, etc. in all parts of the globe. This work is based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from over one thousand authorities. The subject of Scatalogic or Stercoraceous Rites and Practices, however repellent it may be under some of its aspects, is none the less deserving of the profoundest consideration, if for no other reason that that from the former universal dissemination of such aberrations of the intellect, as well as of the religious impulses of the human race, and their present curtailment or restriction, the progress of humanity upward and onward may best be measured.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: John G. Bourke
ISBN-10: 1161391916
ISBN-13: 9781161391916
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 510
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.22lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d