The Witchcraft and Folklore of Dartmoor — Ruth St Leger-Gordon

Author: Ruth St Leger-Gordon
Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing Limited
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1982 Alan Sutton edition; first published 1965
ISBN: 0862990211

Condition: Good second-hand condition. Paperback with visible shelf wear, light rubbing, minor corner wear and handling marks to the cover and edges. Spine and pages appear intact. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

The Witchcraft and Folklore of Dartmoor gathers the old tales, legends, witchcraft beliefs and haunted traditions of Dartmoor, one of Britain’s most atmospheric folklore landscapes. Ruth St Leger-Gordon explores the moor’s stories of superstition, isolation, charms, pixies, black dogs, witchcraft, magic circles, the evil eye, cures, hauntings and local legend.

Part folklore collection and part regional occult history, this book is especially appealing to readers interested in British folk magic, Dartmoor legends, haunted landscapes and the darker side of English rural tradition.

About the Author:

Ruth St Leger-Gordon was a writer and folklorist associated with Devon and Dartmoor folklore. Her work helped preserve many local stories, beliefs and traditions connected with the moor, including accounts of witchcraft, hauntings, charms, spirits and legendary places.