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Gone with the tide, the vanishing Gullahs and Geechees, Pearce W. Hammond

Label
Gone with the tide, the vanishing Gullahs and Geechees, Pearce W. Hammond
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-127)
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Gone with the tide
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Pearce W. Hammond
Sub title
the vanishing Gullahs and Geechees
Summary
"Contains ... historical information about the Gullah and Geechee people of South Carolina and Georgia along with ... examples of their unique language, superstitions, folklore, and customs and traditions. In addition, there is a section on low country cooking with recipes and Gullah cooking related terms."--CreateSpace website
Table Of Contents
The Gullah/Geechee people -- Cultural Heritage Corridor -- Sea Islands -- Gullah/Geechee language -- Low country spirituals -- The Bahamian connection -- Religious traditions -- Living from the land -- Living from the water -- Gullah/Geechee superstitions -- Gullah folklore (hags, witches & hants) -- Customs and traditions -- Folk tales -- The vanishing Gullah/Geechee culture -- Low country cooking -- Gullah cooking-related terms
resource.variantTitle
Vanishing Gullahs and Geechees

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