When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Whsmith.co.uk

The History Press Ltd Devon'S Forgotten Witches : 1860–1910

Whsmith.co.uk

The History Press Ltd Devon'S Forgotten Witches : 1860–1910

Witchcraft and witches throughout history have long captured the imagination, yet hidden away in archives are records of long forgotten cases.Many of these are tragic, some are unusual – perhaps even inexplicable – but all are fascinating in their own right. Devon’s Forgotten Witches 1860–1910 takes a deep dive through these records, bringing to the surface accusations of witchcraft in the county that have languished, unacknowledged, in the British Newspaper Archive for decades.These are the stories of ordinary people whose lives were touched in some way by witchcraft. Tracey Norman and Mark Norman examine these cases within their historical context, pulling together details from various news reports to explore what might really have happened.This work provides an intriguing snapshot of press coverage in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, showing how the public were urged to view those who still put their faith in ‘incredible superstition’.Most importantly, the retelling of these stories gives a new voice to those whom the historical record has silenced.

from £14.71
Seller: Whsmith.co.uk

Latest products

By Continuing to use this site you confirm, your consent to us and our partners collecting data from you, using cookies to serve personalised ads, tailoring content to you and optimising the site itself. You can learn more about the collection and use of your data and to change your preferences at any time by seeing our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Accept