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Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives Of Marie Laveau
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Each Year, Thousands Of Pilgrims Visit The Celebrated New Orleans Tomb Where Marie Laveau Is Said To Lie. They Seek Her Favors Or Fear Her Lingering Influence. Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives Of Marie Laveau Is The First Study Of The Laveaus, Mother And Daughter Of The Same Name. Both Were Legendary Leaders Of Religious And Spiritual Traditions Many Still Label As Evil.The Laveaus Were Free Women Of Color And Prominent Frenchspeaking Catholic Creoles. From The 1820S Until The 1880S When One Died And The Other Disappeared, Gossip, Fear, And Fierce Affection Swirled About Them. From The Heart Of The French Quarter, In Dance, Drumming, Song, And Spirit Possession, They Ruled The Imagination Of New Orleans.How Did The Two Maries Apply Their Magical Powers And Uncommon Business Sense To Shift The Course Of Love, Luck, And The Law? The Women Understood The Real Crimethey Had Pitted Their Spiritual Forces Against The Slave System Of The United States. Moseslike, They Led Their People Out Of Bondage And Offered Protection And Freedom To The Community Of Color, Rich White Women, Enslaved Families, And Men Condemned To Hang.The Curse Of The Laveau Family, However, Followed Them. Both Loved Men They Could Never Marry. Both Faced Down The Press And Police Who Stalked Them. Both Countered The Relentless Gossip Of Curses, Evil Spirits, Murders, And Infant Sacrifice With Acts Of Benevolence.The Book Is Also A Detective Storywho Is Really Buried In The Famous Tomb In The Oldest City Of The Dead In New Orleans? What Scandals Did The Laveau Family Intend To Keep Buried There Forever? By What Sleight Of Hand Did Free People Of Color Lose Their Cultural Identity When Americans Purchased Louisiana And Imposed Racial Apartheid Upon Creole Creativity? Voodoo Queen Brings The Improbable Testimonies Of Saints, Spirits, And Neverbeforeprinted Eyewitness Accounts Of Ceremonies And Magical Crafts Together To Illuminate The Lives Of The Two Marie Laveaus, Leaders Of A Major, Indigenous American Religion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau' about? A: The book explores the lives of Marie Laveau and her daughter, prominent figures in New Orleans' Voodoo traditions, examining their influence and legacy within the context of race and spirituality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Martha Ward.
- Q: When was 'Voodoo Queen' published? A: The book was published on March 11, 2004.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Black & African American literature.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the book offer? A: The book combines historical accounts with personal testimonies and folklore to illuminate the lives and impact of the Laveaus.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book available? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Voodoo Queen'? A: Themes include spirituality, race relations, female empowerment, and the intersection of cultural identity and history.