W. H. Davenport Adams
Witch, Warlock, and Magician
Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland
W. H. Davenport Adams
Witch, Warlock, and Magician
Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland
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This 1889 work traces the development of magic and witchcraft in England and portrays some of the most important 'magicians'.
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This 1889 work traces the development of magic and witchcraft in England and portrays some of the most important 'magicians'.
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- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- Seitenzahl: 442
- Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2012
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 620g
- ISBN-13: 9781108044431
- ISBN-10: 1108044433
- Artikelnr.: 34962197
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- Seitenzahl: 442
- Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2012
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 620g
- ISBN-13: 9781108044431
- ISBN-10: 1108044433
- Artikelnr.: 34962197
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.