"An enchanting little 'themed' exploration of the figure of the witch in legend and history. For me the thing about it that's, well, magical are the beautiful and rarely-seen late-19th century colored illustrations. They make the book a joy."
Publisher E/P/A Editions
Publication Date 2020-10-28
Section Gift / Seasonal Books / Myths / Tales / Legends / All Staff Suggestions / Alan H.
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9782379641053
- Richly Illustrated with beautiful lithographs, this volume presents the history of witches and witchcraft through 78 thematic spreads
- Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging
How does one become a witch? What is the difference between white and black magic? What does a witch look like? Why do witches get together for a sabbath? What do they put in their potions? Why do we associate them with black cats? How were witches punished in the Middle Ages? Beautifully illustrated, this little album is a pocket-sized encyclopedia, presenting the stories of witches and witchcraft through history.
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