This selection of essays written by Don Yoder perfectly captures the essence of the folk culture – from religion, medicine, and costume to cooking, folklife and witches. Essays include: The Folklife Studies Movement, Folk Religion, Sectarian Costume Research in the U.S., Central Pennsylvania, Witch Tales from Adams County and more. Filled with countless illustrations and historical photos, this book is a must for any student or fan of folklife, and for anyone looking for hours of enjoyable reading.