About the author
Lindsey Stewart is the author of The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic, published by Legacy Lit. The book is a work of history that centers Black women's spiritual and folk-healing traditions in the United States, tracing their influence on American culture, wellness practices, and spirituality across four centuries. It was named to several year-end lists, including Kirkus Reviews' Best Books and NPR's roundup of new books, and was highlighted by Ms. Magazine among anticipated feminist titles. Rather than a how-to guide, it reads as a researched account of mojo work, conjure, and other traditions passed down through generations of Black women, positioning them as originators of practices that later spread into the broader wellness and spiritual marketplace. Readers interested in African American history, folk magic, and the roots of American spiritual practice are the natural audience for this book.
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💬 What our editors say about Lindsey Stewart's books
“Stewart’s work is a vital corrective to obscured histories, beautifully detailing how enslaved Black women blended West African traditions with local herbalism. It succeeds in framing magic as an act of resistance, offering rich…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic
“Lindsey Stewart delivers a meticulous and groundbreaking account of Black women's magical legacy, tracing practices from plantations to contemporary influence. While the historical depth is impressive, this work may not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic
