The Cornish Folklore Collection Volume One Witchcraft, Spells, Charms, Cures and Superstitions

This is a wonderful enterprise, based on years of preparation and with the best possible team responsible for it.’ – Professor Ronald Hutton, Univ. of Bristol, the UK’s leading authority on European witchcraft, pagan survivals and traditions.This veritable encyclopaedia concerns the subject of historic witchcraft, not only in Cornwall but also in parts of the West Country. The volume’s massive scope comprises not only many witchcraft cases, but hundreds of superstitions, spells, folk charms, curses and cures, ranging from the 16th to the 20th century. Written by former folklore publisher, Kelvin I. Jones, this fascinating collection will remain an indispensable reference work for years to come.