A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight

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Compiler Webster, David, of Edinburgh
LoC No. 11014658
Title A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight
With an Original Essay on Witchcraft
Note Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight" is a historical compilation published in the early 19th century. This work presents a collection of narratives, essays, and accounts that explore the topics of witchcraft and the second sight, reflecting on the historical superstition, trials, and societal impacts related to these phenomena. It serves as an exploration of the nature of witchcraft, human belief, and the often tragic consequences faced by those accused. The opening portion of the work introduces a deep examination of witchcraft, providing context about the beliefs and practices associated with it throughout history. An original essay lays the groundwork for understanding how humanity's innate curiosity and anxiety about the future fostered superstitions and the profession of witchcraft. The text outlines the folly and horrors of witch trials, emphasizing the absurdities of the accusations and the torture endured by those labeled as witches. It critiques the societal and judicial responses to such superstitions, suggesting a dark interplay between ignorance and the allure of power, while foreshadowing the tragic narratives that follow in the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Witchcraft -- Scotland -- History -- Sources
Subject Witchcraft -- Scotland -- Early works to 1800
Subject Trials (Witchcraft) -- Scotland -- History -- Sources
Subject Trials (Witchcraft) -- Scotland -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 41928
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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