Jake Richards

About The Author

Jake Richards holds his Appalachian heritage close in his blood and bones. His family legacy in Appalachia goes back generations. He has practiced Appalachian folk magic for over a decade. His previous books include Backwoods Witchcraft, Doctoring the Devil, and Ossman and Steel’s Classic Household Guide to Appalachian Folk Healing; he also has a deck entitled Conjure Cards. He has contributed to Mat Auryn’s Mastering Magick and Cory Hutcheson’s Llewellyn’s Complete Book of North American Folk Magic.

Series by the Author

Books by Jake Richards

In the House of Spirits

Folkways and Stories of Appalachian Mountain Religion

By Jake Richards
Written by a native son with firsthand experience, In the House of Spirits is a deep exploration into Appalachian folk spirituality. It covers the interchange between religion and animistic beliefs in the mountains, and the roles of God, Death, and the Devil, as well as of angels and demon...
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