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OverviewA history of magic and those who have claimed to have supernatural abilities, from biblical references to witchcraft to magic in ancient Rome and Greece. First published in 1834, this volume was written by William Godwin, English philosopher and father of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. The book opens with an introduction suggesting the various roots and origins of different superstitions. Godwin details famous figures in the history of witchcraft and sorcery, such as Merlin and Roger Bacon. The contents of this volume feature: - Ambitious Nature of Man - His Desire to Penetrate into Futurity - Divination - Augury - Chiromancy - Physiognomy - Casting of Lots - Astrology - Oracles - Delphi - The Desire to Command and Control Future Events - Commerce with the Invisible World - Sorcery and Enchantment Full Product DetailsAuthor: William GodwinPublisher: Obscure Press Imprint: Obscure Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9781528772587ISBN 10: 152877258 Pages: 298 Publication Date: 25 October 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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