An edition of Some Madstones of the Virginias (The Virginia and West Virginia Mountain and Valley Folklife Series)
Some Madstones of the Virginias (The Virginia and West Virginia Mountain and Valley Folklife Series)
by John L. Heatwole
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This book details the folklore and usage of madstones (also known as besoars) in the region of Virginia and West Virginia, United States. These stones reputedly could be used to combat the effects of rabid dog bites, poison snake bites, etc. Very small but informative text.
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English
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16
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West Virginia, Virginia, besoar, madstones, rabies, snake bite, curesTimes
1700-1900Showing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Some Madstones of the Virginias (The Virginia and West Virginia Mountain and Valley Folklife Series)
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