Earth Rites [volume 1: Herbal Remedies, volume 2: Rituals] by Mestel, Sherry - 1978

Brooklyn, NY: Earth Rites Press, 1978. First Edition (First Printings). Original Wraps. Very Good+ in Wraps. First Edition (First Printings). Original Wraps. Numerous contributors including Mary Beth Edelson, Deborah Mann, Betsy Damon, Merlin Stone & Valerie Worth, author of Crone's Book of Words. Order form and a page for notes laid in. In these books "the spelling of women has been changed to wimmin as part of our continuing struggle to gain autonomy and develop a non-sexist linguistical structure of English." Collection of second wave feminism witchcraft to express ancient beliefs in Mother Nature, life passages, and the Great Goddess by bringing together many women's experiences and interpretations. Facilitates communications regarding various aspects of "wimmin's" spirituality through songs, rituals, and herbal medicines. Light shelfwear, toning, removed sticker residue on wrappers, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo, 82, 121pp. illus (b/w). Bound perfect with blue and purple on white wrappers. First printings of 2,000 copies. Previous owner inscribed.