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Title: Witch, Warlock, and Magician
Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland

Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Irma Špehar, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Witch, Warlock, and Magician" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of magic, witchcraft, and alchemy, focusing particularly on their historical development in England and Scotland. It provides biographical sketches of notable figures in magic and alchemy, such as Roger Bacon and Dr. John Dee, while also examining significant witch trials and the societal implications of these practices. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing its purpose as a contribution to the broader "History of Human Error," suggesting an analytical yet empathetic approach to these controversial subjects. Adams outlines the content, indicating that the first part will discuss key magicians and their influences, while the second part will delve into the history of witchcraft, offering detailed accounts of trials and testimonies. This introduction establishes a framework for readers to progressively understand the complex interplay of belief and skepticism surrounding magic and witchcraft from a historical perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891

EBook No.: 38763

Published: Feb 4, 2012

Downloads: 302

Language: English

Subject: Witchcraft -- England -- History

Subject: Magic -- England -- History

Subject: Magic -- Scotland -- History

Subject: Witchcraft -- Scotland -- History

Subject: Magic -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Witchcraft -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Occultists -- Great Britain

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-08T16:13:13Z Witch, Warlock, and Magician

This edition has images.

Title: Witch, Warlock, and Magician
Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland

Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Irma Špehar, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Witch, Warlock, and Magician" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of magic, witchcraft, and alchemy, focusing particularly on their historical development in England and Scotland. It provides biographical sketches of notable figures in magic and alchemy, such as Roger Bacon and Dr. John Dee, while also examining significant witch trials and the societal implications of these practices. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing its purpose as a contribution to the broader "History of Human Error," suggesting an analytical yet empathetic approach to these controversial subjects. Adams outlines the content, indicating that the first part will discuss key magicians and their influences, while the second part will delve into the history of witchcraft, offering detailed accounts of trials and testimonies. This introduction establishes a framework for readers to progressively understand the complex interplay of belief and skepticism surrounding magic and witchcraft from a historical perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891

EBook No.: 38763

Published: Feb 4, 2012

Downloads: 302

Language: English

Subject: Witchcraft -- England -- History

Subject: Magic -- England -- History

Subject: Magic -- Scotland -- History

Subject: Witchcraft -- Scotland -- History

Subject: Magic -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Witchcraft -- Great Britain -- History

Subject: Occultists -- Great Britain

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:38763:3 2012-02-04T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport) en 1