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An Amazing Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland

An Amazing Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland

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AnthropologyGeneral ChristianityWorld War II

ISBN10: 116137650X
ISBN13: 9781161376500
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.63 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
This book, written by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe, is a comprehensive historical account of the belief in witchcraft in Scotland. The author delves into the origins of witchcraft in Scotland, tracing its roots back to the medieval period and exploring the various beliefs and superstitions that surrounded it. He also examines the legal and social implications of witchcraft, including the infamous witch trials that took place in Scotland during the 16th and 17th centuries.Throughout the book, Sharpe draws on a wide range of historical sources, including court records, diaries, and other primary documents, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of the beliefs and practices surrounding witchcraft in Scotland. He also explores the ways in which these beliefs changed over time, as well as the impact that they had on Scottish society and culture.Overall, this book offers a fascinating and insightful look into one of the most intriguing and controversial aspects of Scottish history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the beliefs, fears, and superstitions that shaped this fascinating period in time.1884. This present volume traces the legends of wizardry and spectral appearances to the earliest periods of Scottish history. It is the best chronological and historical account of such matters in Scotland, and being strictly a monograph, it is quite independent of the �������Memorialls������� of which it was originally published as an introduction. Also found within is a list of books on witchcraft in Scotland.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.

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