Scatalogic Rites of All Nations. A Dissertation upon the Employment of Excrementitious Remedial Agents in Religion, Therapeutics, Divination, Witchcraft, Love-Philters, etc., in All Parts of the Globe
Author: Bourke, John G.
Published: Washington, DC; W.H. Lowdrmilk & Co., 1891
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good (please see full item description for details)
Description: "Based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from over one thousand authorities....Not for General Perusal." 496 pp, in original brown cloth. Front hinge cracked, ink stamp of (oddly) the Peqout Engine Company of New London, Connecticut, on rear pastedown, a few pages with old repaired tears. Good or better. Bourke was a captain in the United States Army who wrote several books relating to his experiences in the West, and was particularly interested the culture and rituals of Native Americans. This extensively research book includes chapters on the Urine Dance of the Zunis (observed by Bourke in person), the Feast of Fools in Europe, the employment of human excrement in food by "savage tribes," cow dung and urine in religion, excrement gods of the Romans and Egyptians, and much more. The German edition, published in 1913, included an introduction by Sigmund Freud.
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About us: Walkabout Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). We are always looking to purchase collections or single books of value. Our particular areas of interest include Americana, Exploration, Travel, Alaska and Polar, Mountaineering, and Natural History, but we are happy to consider offers of fine books in any field. We also offer professional appraisal services for tax, estate, and insurance purposes.
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Scatalogic Rites of All Nations. A Dissertation upon the Employment of Excrementitious Remedial Agents in Religion, Therapeutics, Divination, Witchcraft, Love-Philters, etc., in All Parts of the Globe
Author: Bourke, John G.
Published: Washington, DC; W.H. Lowdrmilk & Co., 1891
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good (please see full item description for details)
Description: "Based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from over one thousand authorities....Not for General Perusal." 496 pp, in original brown cloth. Front hinge cracked, ink stamp of (oddly) the Peqout Engine Company of New London, Connecticut, on rear pastedown, a few pages with old repaired tears. Good or better. Bourke was a captain in the United States Army who wrote several books relating to his experiences in the West, and was particularly interested the culture and rituals of Native Americans. This extensively research book includes chapters on the Urine Dance of the Zunis (observed by Bourke in person), the Feast of Fools in Europe, the employment of human excrement in food by "savage tribes," cow dung and urine in religion, excrement gods of the Romans and Egyptians, and much more. The German edition, published in 1913, included an introduction by Sigmund Freud.
see our other Anthropology listings
Please email us for additional details about any item and we will respond promptly.
Shipping: For orders of more than one book, we will combine shipping whenever possible. Priority and International shipping are available. Please contact us for a quote.
Condition Descriptions Defined: We grade our books and dust jackets using the traditional language of the antiquarian book trade. In brief: Fine is the highest grade and means essentially as new, without visible faults or defects; Near Fine means approaching fine, but with one or more very minor defects or faults, which will be noted; Very Good means the book shows some general (but not too offensive) signs of wear and use, which will be noted; Good means the book is complete and intact, but has more wear or some internal markings. Any ex-library book will be graded no higher than Good, even if it is otherwise a very nice copy. Again, all flaws will be noted. We rarely offer any books in Fair or Poor condition, but if we do, the reasons for the grade will be evident from the photo(s) and description.
Guarantee & Returns: All books are guaranteed as described and can be returned within 30 days for any reason. Please notify us in advance of any return.
About us: Walkabout Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). We are always looking to purchase collections or single books of value. Our particular areas of interest include Americana, Exploration, Travel, Alaska and Polar, Mountaineering, and Natural History, but we are happy to consider offers of fine books in any field. We also offer professional appraisal services for tax, estate, and insurance purposes.
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