H Davenport: 30 books

It was not the author's purpose in this volume to attempt a general history of magic and alchemy, or a scientific inquiry into their psychological aspects. He confined himself to a sketch of their progress in England and to a narrative of the lives of our principal magicians. It is also devoted to...

Witch, Warlock, and Magician recounts the extraordinary history of testimonies and accounts of witchcraft in England and Scotland. The author presents account of several medieval magicians, such as Roger Bacon, John Dee and William Lilly and also gives a report of recorded cases of witchcraft and sorcery from middle ages to trials and prosecutions of witches in 17th century.