Pennsylvania German Pow-Wow; my latest book

Pennsylvania German Pow-Wow is a collection of articles on the healing practice of pow-wow. Come learn about this fascinating practice known as pow-wow, as well as the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the Pennsylvania German people. Seven articles written between 1889-1902, as well as a new article written by the author.

Pennsylvania German Pow-Wow on Amazon

Pow-Wows or The Long Lost Friend: To make a Wand for searching for Iron, Ore, or Water.

The Long Lost Friend is a book about the healing practice of Pow Wow or braucherei. It was written in 1820 by John George Hohman. This video focuses on a section of the book that gives instructions on how to make a Wand for searching for Iron, Ore, or Water.

Wart Charming- Folklore and folk remedies related to warts.

Folklore, folk remedies, old wives' tales related to warts.

Blood Stopping

Blood Stopping is a method of folk healing used by the hill people of Appalachia, the Ozarks, and among the Pennsylvania Dutch.