Bush Doctor: Forgotten Folklore and Remedies from Jamaica and the Caribbean by S

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This book captures the folklore and almost forgotten ways of Jamaica and the Caribbean in four sections augmented by black and white photos of utensils and plants.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

BUSH DOCTOR...Jamaica and the Caribbean's Almost Forgotten Folklore and Remedies. Did you know...That sour oranges, if left on the tree, will change from ripe to green and back to ripe again? . That 'love bush' is good for Gripe? . That burning dried orange peel will keep mosquitoes away? This book captures the folklore and almost forgotten ways of Jamaica and the Caribbean in four sections augmented by black and white photographs of utensils and plants. . Medecinal use of Plants . Beliefs and Myths . Diet and Folklore . Folk Ways and Means A MUST READ BOOK FOR ALL AGES! The author, Sylvester Ayre, hails from the hills of St. Cathrine and the first free slave village of Sligoville. He has spent many years accumulating a small folk museum to accompany his recording of a Jamaica of yesteryear.

Author Biography

Sylvester Ayre was born in the historic village of Sligoville, the first free slave village in Jamaica. Although he received only an elementary education, he has succeeded in becoming a published author and local historian. He has also spent many years accumulating a small folk museum to accompany his recording of a Jamaica of yesteryear.

Details ISBN9768184167 Author Sylvester Ayre Short Title BUSH DR Language English ISBN-10 9768184167 ISBN-13 9789768184160 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 DOI 10.1604/9789768184160 UK Release Date 2002-09-01 Imprint LMH Publishing Place of Publication Kingston Country of Publication Jamaica Subtitle Forgotten Folklore and Remedies from Jamaica and the Caribbean Pages 106 Publisher LMH Publishing Publication Date 2002-09-01 DEWEY 615.88209729 Audience General We've got this

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