Cassell Dictionary of Witchcraft
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Cassell Dictionary of Witchcraft by David Pickering
This dictionary is a guide to the subject of witchcraft which has exerted its influence on the popular imagination for centuries. It looks at the history of witchcraft, traces its development in countries such as Britain, Germany and the US, and explains the rituals and objects associated with it, from black sabbaths to covens, and from hands of glory to pentagrams. In addition, it provides biographies of key figures, such as the 17th-century "Witch-Finder General", Matthew Hopkins, and the "Great Beast" Aleister Crowley and gives detailed accounts of notorious witch trials, drawing on contemporary documents and eye-witness views.
David Pickering is an experienced reference book compiler, freelance since 1992. He has contributed (often as sole author or chief editor) to around 200 books in the fields of general reference, English language, the arts, history and popular interest. He has also broadcast many times on a variety of subjects on radio and television. He lives in Buckingham with his wife and two sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780304350988 |
| ISBN 10 | 0304350982 |
| Title | Cassell Dictionary of Witchcraft |
| Author | David Pickering |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 1998-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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