W. H. Davenport Adams

Witch, Warlock, and Magician (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

It was not the author''s purpose in this volume to attempt a general history of magic and alchemy, or a scientific inquiry into their psychological aspects. He confined himself to a sketch of their progress in England and to a narrative of the lives of our principal magicians. It is also devoted to a historical review of witchcraft in Great Britain, and an examination into the most remarkable witch trials. (Excerpt from Goodreads)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 301
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783958644946
• Artikelnr.: 50745273

Autorenporträt

W. H. Davenport Adams, the writer of "Curiosities of Superstition and Sketches of Some Unrevealed Religions," became a 19th-century English author and journalist acknowledged for his works on various subjects, which includes records, literature, and folklore. Born in 1828, Adams displayed an eager interest in exploring the extraordinary and lesser-recognised aspects of human lifestyle and belief structures. "Curiosities of Superstition" is certainly one of Adams's tremendous works, showcasing his fascination with the diverse tapestry of superstitions and religious practices round the world. In this masterpiece, Adams takes readers on a charming journey, unveiling the complex threads of perception structures that have fashioned human societies for the duration of records. The book in all likelihood delves into the atypical rituals, traditions, and myths which have performed a role in shaping the non-secular and cultural landscapes of different civilizations. Adams's writing style is possibly to combine scholarly studies with an inherent ability for storytelling, making complicated topics available to a broader target market. By exploring unrevealed religions and delving into superstitions, Adams can also have aimed to shed mild at the various approaches in which people have sought to understand and navigate the mysteries of life.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction: progress of alchemy in Europe
Book I. The English Magicians: 1. Roger Bacon: the true and the legendary
2. The story of Dr. John Dee
3. Dr. Dee's diary
4. Magic and imposture: a couple of knaves
5. The last of the English magicians: William Lilly
6. English Rosicrucians
Book II. Witches and Witchcraft: 1. Early history of witchcraft in England
2. Witchcraft in England in the seventeenth century
3. The decline of witchcraft in England
4. The witches of Scotland
5. The literature of witchcraft.