In the House of Spirits: Folkways and Stories of Appalachian Mountain Religion

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 demons. It also explores the profound impact of the Spiritualist movement upon Appalachia, which helped further and shape the practice of honoring and speaking with not only the dead but also other unseen force...