02588cam a22003733u 4500 38763 UtSlPG 20260610133903.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport), 1828-1891 Witch, Warlock, and Magician : Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-04 Produced by Irma Špehar, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Witch, Warlock, and Magician" by W. H. Davenport Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of magic, witchcraft, and alchemy, focusing particularly on their historical development in England and Scotland. It provides biographical sketches of notable figures in magic and alchemy, such as Roger Bacon and Dr. John Dee, while also examining significant witch trials and the societal implications of these practices. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing its purpose as a contribution to the broader "History of Human Error," suggesting an analytical yet empathetic approach to these controversial subjects. Adams outlines the content, indicating that the first part will discuss key magicians and their influences, while the second part will delve into the history of witchcraft, offering detailed accounts of trials and testimonies. This introduction establishes a framework for readers to progressively understand the complex interplay of belief and skepticism surrounding magic and witchcraft from a historical perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Witchcraft -- England -- History Magic -- England -- History Magic -- Scotland -- History Witchcraft -- Scotland -- History Magic -- Great Britain -- History Witchcraft -- Great Britain -- History Occultists -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38763 79602 79602