Ameth: The Life and Times of Doreen Valiente - Jonathan Tapsell

Author: Jonathan Tapsell
Publisher: Avalonia
Format: Paperback
Edition: First published by Avalonia, May 2014
ISBN: 9781905297702

Condition: Very good second-hand paperback condition with light shelf wear, minor rubbing to the glossy covers, and slight handling marks to the edges. Binding appears firm and pages appear clean and readable. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Ameth: The Life and Times of Doreen Valiente is a biography of Doreen Valiente, one of the central figures in the development of modern British Witchcraft and often described as the “Mother of Modern Witchcraft.” The book explores her magical life, her work with Gerald Gardner, her role in shaping Wiccan liturgy, and her wider involvement in the Pagan revival.

Drawing on interviews, personal documents, correspondence, and Valiente’s magical legacy, Jonathan Tapsell presents a compact but important account of her life and influence. The book covers her connections with Gerald Gardner, Charles Cardell, Robert Cochrane, the Clan of Tubal Cain, the Regency coven, and other strands of post-war British Witchcraft.

A useful and collectible title for readers interested in Doreen Valiente, Gardnerian Wicca, British Witchcraft history, modern Paganism, and the roots of contemporary Wicca.

About the Author:

Jonathan Tapsell is a writer and researcher known for his work on Doreen Valiente and modern Witchcraft history. In Ameth, he brings together research into Valiente’s life, magical work, and surviving archives to document her lasting influence on Wicca and the wider Pagan revival.