Obeah is a term used to refer to folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from West Africa. This well written and concise essay is fascinating and a must have for anybody interested in the superstitions of the west Indies. Many of the earliest book, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.