Donald Hogg

'More Than Lamar' is a collection of novella 'Shit Lamar' as well as two short stories 'Poor Dewey' and 'Not A Prayer'. They take a lighthearted look at how disadvantaged and betrayed characters deal with death and deceit. Some make it. Some don't. 'Shit Lamar' follows life on a less than model Depression era farm, 'Poor Dewey' looks at the exploits of a world renowned chess expert with anti-social habits, and 'Not A Prayer' uncovers some small town life that is far from staid and proper.

The two novellas and short story in 'More Than Sordid' lightly follow human frailty from Manhattan to Mexico to the high seas. Many characters are incapable, irreverent, immoral, devious or doomed - but others manage to see hope on the horizon.'Sordid Suites' watches deteriorating relationships among neighbors while 'Edna's End' looks at a sinister solution for a stale marriage. Unexplained lust in 'Three Hands' suggests poverty, progress and probability may be intertwined.

The book ""The Convince Cult in Jamaica"" is a scholarly work published by Yale University Publications in Anthropology, No. 58. Authored by Donald Hogg, the book is an in-depth study of the Convince Cult, a religious movement that emerged in Jamaica in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins, beliefs, and practices of the Convince Cult, which is characterized by its emphasis on spiritual healing and the use of herbal remedies. Hogg draws on extensive fieldwork and interviews with members of the Convince Cult to provide a detailed account of the movement's history and its role in Jamaican society. The book also examines the relationship between the Convince Cult and other religious groups in Jamaica, as well as the broader cultural and political context in which the movement emerged. Overall, ""The Convince Cult in Jamaica"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of anthropology, religion, and Caribbean studies, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of Jamaica. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.