{"product_id":"the-dark-world-of-witches-eric-maple","title":"The Dark World of Witches — Eric Maple","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eTitle: The Dark World of Witches\u003cbr data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eAuthor: Eric Maple\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ePublisher: A.S. Barnes \u0026amp; Co., Inc. (Castle Books edition)\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eISBN: 0-498-06066-7\u003cbr data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eBinding: Hardcover (no dust jacket)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eEdition: c. 1960s US reprint (original work 1962\/1964)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eCondition: Fair to good vintage condition. Noticeable wear to boards and spine, including splitting\/fraying along the spine edge. No dust jacket. Internally clean and readable. Structurally intact but worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eA classic folkloric study of witchcraft from British author and researcher Eric Maple, known for his work documenting rural beliefs, superstition, and cunning folk traditions. Rather than focusing purely on ceremonial magic, this book explores the lived reality of witchcraft in villages and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eCovers topics such as witch trials, folk magic, charms, curses, and the role of the “cunning man” or “wise woman” in local society. Maple draws heavily on interviews, case studies, and historical sources, giving the book a grounded, anthropological feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astaroth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49071029649631,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/6815\/6383\/files\/IMG_1459.jpg?v=1777985157","url":"https:\/\/astarothbooks.com\/products\/the-dark-world-of-witches-eric-maple","provider":"Astaroth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}