The Long Hidden Friend: Or, The Long Lost Friend; historical Pennsylvania German folk magic

This book is a collection of European occult circles and traditional folk knowledge as it was compiled by John George Hohman, a German migrant in Pennsylvania in 1820. It was originally written in German and later translated into English. This book had far-reach in United States, influencing occult circles and Hoodoo practitioners, reaching Appalachia, becoming a notable part of American folklore. Adorning the pages, alongside the English text, are Pennsylvania German folk illustrations.