Publisher's Synopsis
Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in Southwest Scotland is a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the history of witchcraft and superstition in the region of Southwest Scotland. Written by J. Maxwell Wood, the book delves into the beliefs and practices of the people of this area, tracing the origins and evolution of witchcraft and superstition from the medieval period to the early modern era.Drawing on a wide range of sources, including court records, diaries, and personal accounts, Wood examines the various ways in which witchcraft and superstition were perceived and understood by the people of Southwest Scotland. He explores the role of witches in local folklore and tradition, and the ways in which they were feared and persecuted by the authorities.The book also looks at the wider social and cultural context in which witchcraft and superstition flourished, including the impact of the Reformation, the rise of scientific rationalism, and the changing attitudes towards magic and the supernatural.Overall, Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in Southwest Scotland provides a fascinating insight into the history of witchcraft and superstition in this region, shedding light on the beliefs and practices of the people who lived there and the wider cultural and social forces that shaped their world.1911. Throughout Dumfriesshire and Galloway remnants of Old World customs still linger, suggesting a remoter time, when superstitious practice and belief held all-important sway in the daily round and task of the people. The author trusts that by recording the results of his gleanings as they were received, and without attempting to subject them to higher analysis or criticism, a truer aspect and reflection of the influence superstition upon the social life of those older days, may be all the more adequately presented. Found in this work are topics dealing with witchcraft and superstition such as witchcraft, fairy lore, wraiths, death customs, ghost lore, witch trials, brownie lore, warnings, funeral ceremony, and haunted houses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
