Witches: An Encyclopedia of Paganism and Magic

by Michael Jordan

Hardcover, 1996

Status

Available

Call number

133.4303

Tags

Wicca and Modern Witchcraft, Witchcraft, Encyclopaedias, Illustrated, Biographies, Gardner

Genres

Collections

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Publication

Kyle Cathie (1996), 256 pages

Description

Michael Jordan attempts to dispel the myths surrounding witchcraft by examining modern-day paganism and magic as they are practised by witches, druids, staunch feminists and others. The book includes interviews with four leading pagans.

User reviews

LibraryThing member tole_lege
Not bad - fairly lightweight. Touches but does not dwell. As an introduction, one could do worse.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 8.5 x 0.75 inches

ISBN

185626193X / 9781856261937

Local notes

Includes bios of several prominent British Witches.

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