10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUPPIES»
Discover the use of
duppies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
duppies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cayman Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide
DUPPIES Don't never let nobody ever tell you there ain't no duppies! Duppies is!
from Duppies 1s by Robert Fuller Until the second half of the 20th century, it is
said that a large number of Caymanians had personal experience of duppy ...
2
The Jamaican People, 1880-1902: Race, Class, and Social Control
In 1894 Alice Spinner (Mrs Fraser) wrote an account of the Afro- Jamaican belief
in 'duppies'. Alice Spinner, a novelist married to the Director of the Railroad, had
a lively interest in Creole life, and her account of 'duppies' is matter-of-fact and ...
indeed, Duppies are much afraid of such animals. A white chalk cross may often
be seen on the door of the negro huts. This is to prevent a stray Duppy's entrance
, for no Duppy can cross a threshold so protected, although the cross is of no ...
indeed, Duppies are much afraid of such animals. A white chalk cross may often
be seen on the door of the negro huts. This is to prevent a stray Duppy's entrance
, for no Duppy can cross a threshold so protected, although the cross is of no ...
Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell, 1895
After this we set traps with great success, catching some aged rats of enormous
size and strength, capable of mortal combat with an army of duppies. To make a
hideous noise is considered efficacious in scaring away duppies. Long before it
is ...
Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell, 1884
And then she proceeded to inform me that coolies are strongly of opinion that no
sweet scent or perfumed hair-oil should be used if the slightest suspicion that a
Duppy is “ hanging around” is entertained, for Duppies have keen noses, and ...
John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, Henry T. Steele, 1895
7
Eclectic Magazine: Foreign Literature
And then she proceeded to inform me that coolies are strongly of opinion that no
sweet scent or perfumed hair-oil should be used if the slightest suspicion that a
Duppy is “ hanging around” is entertained, for Duppies have keen noses, and ...
John Holmes Agnew, Henry T. Steele, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1895
The fear of duppies is still widespread and it is common to splatter a few drops
from a newly opened rum bottle on the ground to placate the spirits. There are
ways to prevent a duppy from entering a dwelling: suspend various herbs from
the ...
9
The Eclectic Magazine: Foreign Literature
And then she proceeded to inform me that coolies are strongly of opinion that no
sweet scent or perfumed hair-oil should be used if the slightest suspicion that a
Duppy is “ hanging around” is entertained, for Duppies have keen noses, and ...
John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1895
road crossed it, and many people in course of years had been drowned in trying
to ford it at such times. Of course, therefore, their Duppies haunted its banks ever
afterwards. Hospitals are for the same reason filled with Duppies, for naturally, ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUPPIES»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
duppies is used in the context of the following news items.
The first rule of birth control
... apply the birth control rule to duppies. Upsetter, another non-domino-playing member of the old crowd, visited recently from his Florida base, ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jun 15»
Two Tampa Bay promotion companies become one: Thx Mgmt joins …
The Duppies w/The Snails/Freecoaster/Sketchie August 9, New World Brewery, Ybor City Nashville Pussy w/Valient Thorr August 20, Crowbar, ... «Creative Loafing Tampa, May 15»
Plan Your Week for May 25, 2015
The three-day Farm to Family Music Festival will feature such area musical acts as the Jesse Smith Project, Gatorbone Trio, The Duppies and ... «Gainesville Sun, May 15»
Rain a fall but Tuffy tough
In particular, duppies have to be handled with caution, because they can be destructive. You may be thinking it's gone when it nuh gawn! «Jamaica Gleaner, May 15»
Let loose with Dr. John's New Orleans musical state of mind
... Adams at Double Door Inn, Charlotte; The Slackers, The Duppies at Visulite Theatre, Charlotte; Open Mic at McGlohon Theater-Spirit Square, ... «The Herald, May 15»
This Sunday in live music: The Hackensaw Boys, The Slackers …
The Slackers with The Duppies, Saganaki Bomb Squad It's a ska-stained Sunday evening when The Slackers from NYC bring their classy ... «Creative Loafing Tampa, May 15»
It's a rum thing: meet George Frost, founder of The Duppy Share …
The best of the rum is 'stolen' by crazed spirits called Duppies, who take it to have an amazing party. As soon as I heard it, I sprinted home to ... «Evening Standard, May 15»
Concerts around Southwest Florida
The Slackers Plus Duppies: May 17. Homegrown: Tampa Edition, Local Hip-Hop Showcase: May 29. MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ... «The News-Press, May 15»
Five Best Music Events in South Florida This Week
With the Duppies and Stop the Presses. Saturday, May 16, 9 p.m. Kreepy Tiki, 2606 S Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-641-2601, ... «New Times Broward-Palm Beach, May 15»
Live music listings for May 7, 2015
Tuesday: The Duppies. Wednesday: Bruce Katz Band. HIPPODROME BASEMENT: 25 SE Second Place, 375-4477. Friday: Hipp Karaoke ... «Gainesville Sun, May 15»
