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100	1		_aWilliams, Howard, _d1837-1931
245	1	4	_aThe Superstitions of Witchcraft
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Julie Barkley, Suzan Flanagan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Superstitions of Witchcraft" by Howard Williams is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the historical context and evolution of witchcraft beliefs, predominantly focusing on the intense superstitions and persecutions that flourished during the 16th and 17th centuries. It examines how these beliefs were rooted in earlier cultural frameworks and religious practices, ultimately painting a detailed picture of the societal fears surrounding witchcraft. The opening of the text presents a preface that outlines the book's purpose: to explore the characteristics and consequences of witchcraft beliefs through history. It eloquently discusses the emergence of superstitions, particularly witchcraft, suggesting that these beliefs stem from deep-seated human fears and ignorance. Williams highlights the historical significance of witchcraft, noting its horrifying impact that led to extensive persecution and loss of life, creating a foundation for further exploration of various forms of superstition throughout the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWitchcraft
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22822
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