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First published in Cuba in 1954 and appearing here in English for the first time, Lydia Cabrera’s El Monte is a foundational and iconic study of Afro-Cuban religious and cultural tradition that is essential for scholars, activists, and practitioners alike.

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"A monumental compendium. . . . includes a priceless, botanical encyclopaedia that will be an essential resource for herbalists everywhere." -- Gavin O'Toole * Latin American Review of Books *

El Monte

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    A Hardback by Lydia Cabrera, David Font-Navarrete

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      Publisher: Duke University Press
      Publication Date: 26/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781478016090, 978-1478016090
      ISBN10: 1478016094
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      First published in Cuba in 1954 and appearing here in English for the first time, Lydia Cabrera’s El Monte is a foundational and iconic study of Afro-Cuban religious and cultural tradition that is essential for scholars, activists, and practitioners alike.

      Trade Review
      "A monumental compendium. . . . includes a priceless, botanical encyclopaedia that will be an essential resource for herbalists everywhere." -- Gavin O'Toole * Latin American Review of Books *

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