Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling (c. 1891) - Charles Godfrey Leland

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FIRST PUBLISHED: 1891  |  PDF LENGTH: 296 PAGES

Step into the world of nineteenth-century folklore with Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling (1891), Charles Godfrey Leland’s richly illustrated study of charms, divination, folk remedies, spells and supernatural beliefs.

Drawing on stories and traditions collected and interpreted by Leland, this historical work explores protective charms, fortune-telling practices, magical objects and the relationship between everyday life and folk belief. It offers a fascinating window into the ways a Victorian writer recorded and understood traditions associated with Romani communities and European folk magic.

Inside this historical edition: accounts of charms and incantations; divination and fortune-telling; magical beliefs and folk remedies; illustrations and observations from the late nineteenth century.

Book details
Author: Charles Godfrey Leland
Original publication year: 1891
Pages in this digital PDF: 296
Format: Digital PDF (historical facsimile)
Collection: Folklore & Folk Magic

A note to modern readers: This is a historical source, not a contemporary guide to Romani culture or medical practice. Its original title, terminology and interpretations reflect nineteenth-century attitudes and may include stereotypes or outdated claims. It is presented for historical study and reflection.

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