This fascinating book covers the lives and activities of famous and lesser known witches and sorcerers since 500 B.C. Beginning with the alchemist Pythagoras, it covers the history of sorcery and witchcraft in ancient society, then moves on to the medieval period, the Spanish Inquisition, the witches of England, France, and America, and closes with a discussion of modern magicians. In between, one meets Cornelius Agrippa, the temperamental 16th-century Belgian magician; the Count of Cagliostro, whose powers seemingly ...
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This fascinating book covers the lives and activities of famous and lesser known witches and sorcerers since 500 B.C. Beginning with the alchemist Pythagoras, it covers the history of sorcery and witchcraft in ancient society, then moves on to the medieval period, the Spanish Inquisition, the witches of England, France, and America, and closes with a discussion of modern magicians. In between, one meets Cornelius Agrippa, the temperamental 16th-century Belgian magician; the Count of Cagliostro, whose powers seemingly enabled him to monopolize winning lottery tickets in 18th century London; and of course, Johann Faust, the man who roused Mephistopheles himself. These and many others, such as Gilles de Raiz, Francis Barrett, and Eliphas Levi are covered in this intriguing work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR ARKON DARAUL IS A STUDENT OF MYTHOLOGY AND DEMONOLOGY. HE IS THE AUTHOR OF A HISTORY OF SECRET SOCIETIES.
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Seller's Description:
Good. No Dust Jacket. This old book is in good condition. This is a First American Edition hardcover book with 270 pages including some illustrations. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. There is an imprint stamp from the prior owner on the first blank endpaper otherwise the pages are clean and unmarked. The copyright page states 1966 First American Edition with no other dates or printings shown. This is definitely Not a former library book. The red covers show light edgewear and light soiling. We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!
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Very good. Dust jacket missing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Former owner's name, otherwise unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
