Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Folk Magic in Early Pennsylvania

This chapter explores the role of folk magic in early Western Pennsylvania, highlighting how these practices were handed down like family recipes. It also discusses the communal nature of folk magic and its distinction from religion through the story of immigrant Mary Derry and her cultural navigation in colonial America.

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