Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers: Folk Witchery, Superstitions, and Healing Practices from Appalachia - Paperback

by Leah Middleton (Author), Rebecca Beyer (Foreword by)

"This book stands as a valuable addition to the growing library of works on the lived experiences of Appalachians and how folk magic continues to be a valuable part of their cultural identity. I hope, after you read this, that you feel as in love with this land and its citizens, both human and more than human, as I do. Long live Appalachia!"
--Rebecca Beyer, author of Wild Witchcraft

• Explore the superstitions of the mountains, the healing charms of doctors, and the folk beliefs of witchery.
• Wander down shadowy paths lined with rhododendrons, uncovering the hidden corners where charms are whispered and prayers are spoken.
• Uncover the superstitions captured in this region that have inspired magical workings for protection and healing.
• Learn to walk the witch's path as a rite conducted with reverence and solemnity.

Author Biography

Leah Middleton, also known as The Redheaded Witch in online spaces, is an author and a practitioner of Appalachian folk magic and traditional witchcraft. She shares her practice with those interested in blending magic with the mundane while exploring their ancestral roots, folk practices, and craft. After growing up in western North Carolina, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 2022, where she continues to write and owns an online company called Folkcraft Goods.