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Owen Davies
Witchcraft, magic and culture 1736–1951 [PDF ebook]

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The only serious study of witchcraft and magic from 1736 to 1951. Brings together matters ranging from upper class spiritualism to rural witchcraft in an exciting and intellectually stimulating way.
Essential reading for all social historians and all h. . . .

€29.99

Table of Content

Introduction
1. Educated attitudes towards the popular belief in witchcraft and magic
2. Popular justice and witchcraft
3. The witch
4. Cunning-folk, astrologers, and fortune-tellers
5. Magic and medicine
6. Witchcraft, magic, literacy and literature
7. Cultural Change
Conclusion

About the author

Owen Davies is a cultural historian who has published widely on the subject of witchcraft and magic.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 352 ● ISBN 9781526184375 ● File size 61.3 MB ● Publisher Manchester University Press ● City Manchester ● Country GB ● Published 2024 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 9470401 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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