The Gypsy's Parson
Title | The Gypsy's Parson PDF eBook |
Author | George Hall (rector of Ruckland, Lincolnshire.) |
Publisher | |
Pages | 398 |
Release | 1915 |
Genre | Gypsies |
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The Gypsy's Parson, His Experiences and Adventures, by the Rev. George Hall,...
Title | The Gypsy's Parson, His Experiences and Adventures, by the Rev. George Hall,... PDF eBook |
Author | George Hall |
Publisher | |
Pages | 307 |
Release | 1915 |
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Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society
Title | Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 346 |
Release | 1915 |
Genre | Electronic journals |
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Cursed Britain
Title | Cursed Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Waters |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Pages | 375 |
Release | 2019-10-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0300249454 |
The definitive history of how witchcraft and black magic have survived, through the modern era and into the present dayCursed Britain unveils the enduring power of witchcraft, curses and black magic in modern times. Few topics are so secretive or controversial. Yet, whether in the 1800s or the early 2000s, when disasters struck or personal misfortunes mounted, many Britons found themselves believing in things they had previously dismissed – dark supernatural forces.Historian Thomas Waters here explores the lives of cursed or bewitched people, along with the witches and witch-busters who helped and harmed them. Waters takes us on a fascinating journey from Scottish islands to the folklore-rich West Country, from the immense territories of the British Empire to metropolitan London. We learn why magic caters to deep-seated human needs but see how it can also be abused, and discover how witchcraft survives by evolving and changing. Along the way, we examine an array of remarkable beliefs and rituals, from traditional folk magic to diverse spiritualities originating in Africa and Asia.This is a tale of cynical quacks and sincere magical healers, depressed people and furious vigilantes, innocent victims and rogues who claimed to possess evil abilities. Their spellbinding stories raise important questions about the state’s role in regulating radical spiritualities, the fragility of secularism and the true nature of magic.
The Contemporary Review
Title | The Contemporary Review PDF eBook |
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Publisher | |
Pages | 814 |
Release | 1917 |
Genre | Literature |
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Real Russians
Title | Real Russians PDF eBook |
Author | Sonia Elizabeth Howe |
Publisher | London, Sampson Low |
Pages | 342 |
Release | 1917 |
Genre | Political prisoners |
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Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle
Title | Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 976 |
Release | 1837 |
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