A Historical Account of the Belief in Witchcraft in Scotland

Editora:

Zeticula

Código:

491_9781849210645

Vendido e entregue por Um Livro

Sinopse
Características

First published in this format in 1884, this early chronological account forms a complete overview of the history of witchcraft, wizardry, and spectral appearances in Scotland before 1724.An Editorial note introduces the author, Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe (1781-1851), and explains how this present volume was originally written as an introductory chapter to Sharpes 1819 edition of Memorialls; or the Memorable Things that fell out within the Island of Brittain from 1638 to 1684 by the Rev. Mr. Robert Law. but came to be regarded as a work which was more important in its own right.A Biographical Sketch of the polished and aristocratic, capricious and eccentric author follows, with a good description of the scope of Sharpes correspondence, literary labours, etchings and collections.The historical account itself is presented in twelve chapters, with an Appendix, the editors own compilation of a Short List of Books on Scottish Witchcraft and Superstition and an Index.

Veja mais