Witch, Spirit, Devil — A. F. Scott

Author: A. F. Scott
Publisher: White Lion Publishers
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: First edition, 1974
ISBN: 0-7274-0050-9 / 9780727400505

Condition: Good vintage second-hand hardcover condition with visible shelf wear, rubbing, age toning and handling marks to the dust jacket, including small chips, creases and edge wear. There is a previous owner’s name or inscription to the front endpaper. Binding appears firm and pages are clean and readable, with age toning consistent with age. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Witch, Spirit, Devil is an illustrated anthology of historical writings on witchcraft, spirits, devils, familiars, poltergeists, spells, charms, witch trials, sabbats and supernatural belief.

Compiled by A. F. Scott, the book draws together material from old books, manuscripts, trial records, religious texts and folklore sources to explore the history of witchcraft belief from the Old Testament through medieval and early modern Europe, and into later discussions of occult phenomena. It includes striking black-and-white illustrations, woodcuts and historical images of witches, devils, familiars, flying witches, witch-finders and demonic figures.

About the Author:

A. F. Scott was an editor and compiler of historical anthologies, including works on English social history and supernatural belief. In Witch, Spirit, Devil, Scott brings together primary and historical writings to create a broad survey of witchcraft, spirits, devils and related occult traditions.