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A Bewitched Land Dr. Robert Curran

A Bewitched Land By Dr. Robert Curran

A Bewitched Land by Dr. Robert Curran


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Summary

A unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that held sway for many centuries throughout the land.

A Bewitched Land Summary

A Bewitched Land: Witches and Warlocks of Ireland by Dr. Robert Curran

Witch trials in the European or American sense were not common in Ireland although they did occur. In this book the stories of four remarkable court cases that took place from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century are told; other chapters chronicle the extraordinary lives of individuals deemed to be practitioners of the black arts - hedge witches, sorcerers and sinister characters.

The book gives a unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that held sway for many centuries throughout the land.

A Bewitched Land Reviews

'Curran's meticulously researched book reveals the facts behind such famous Irish witches as Alice Kyteler, Biddy Early and Moll Anthony.'

-- Sunday World * Sunday World *

'A Bewitched Land is a great read.'

-- Evening Echo * Evening Echo *

'Gives a unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairylore that held sway for many centuries throughout the country.'

-- Coleraine Times

About Dr. Robert Curran

No one is sure where Bob Curran comes from. Tradition says that one moment he wasn't there and the next moment he was in County Down. He has, however, held various jobs - including gravedigger, hospital porter, civil servant and teacher - has studied History and Education at the New University of Ulster, and has received a Ph.D. in Educational Social Psychology. Bob has a strong interest in local history and folklore, and has both written and lectured on these subjects; he is a frequent contributor to radio, and has appeared on television co-presenting programmes on heritage and history. It is said that Bob currently lives somewhere in north Antrim, with his teacher wife and two small children; but it is difficult to be sure, as he is seen only 'between the lights' (at twilight), and then only by a fortunate few.

Additional information

GOR001812069
9780862788995
0862788994
A Bewitched Land: Witches and Warlocks of Ireland by Dr. Robert Curran
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
20050225
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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