Traditional Witchcraft. A Cornish Book of Ways.
London: Troy Books, 2011. Revised Second Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 224pp & [ xxxiipp full page b&w photographs ]. Deep red cloth with silver lettering to spine and silver labyrinth device to upper board. In this second revised edition much of the text has been re-written, with the introduction and the chapter exploring 'The Bucca" being much expanded from the first edition. Also includes an additional 37 plates not in the 1st printings. "Traditional Witchcraft" is a 21st century version of traditional Cornish witchcraft: a drawing into modern times of the ancient practices of lore and magic of the white witches, charmers, conjurers and pellars of the Cornish villages. Ms Gary sources not only from published material, but also from the experiences and workings of 'wise women' and country witches living today. Topics include the Cunning Path, the Dead and the Underworld (Fairy Faith), the Bucca, Places of Power in the villages and landscape, the Tools used by Cunning Folk (working versions of what can be seen, for example, in the Museum of Witchcraft), Village cunning, substances and charms, and Rites of the Year's Round. This book gathers much material together, some of which has not been seen in print before, and thus provides a sourcebook of magical workings in Cornwall today, which will be an invaluable reference. Very light bruising to corners and spine ends - else a tight, bright near Fine copy. (no dust jacket issued). Item #64229
ISBN: 9780956104366
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