Mysticism in Malaya
Singapore: Asia Publishing, 1980. Second edition. Stiff cardboard covers. Small Octavo, black and white illustrations, 128 pp
A study of mysticism in Malaya beginning with its historical background and proceeding to explain the origin and work of the Bomoh, the man or woman who has occult powers. Specific areas of study include the invisible art of spirit-raising, healing by spiritual power, the power of charms. The book concludes by discussing the disturbances of Hantu Hantu or ghosts using well documented local cases. Good. The cover is bright and clean. The corners are scuffed and bumped at the tips, the spine is creased with small losses. Binding is sound and square. Evidence of erased pencil marks on the first free endpaper. Light discoloration inside the back cover. Item #588
Price: $60.00