Practical Witchcraft. Magical Rituals and Herbalism in the British Isles

A detailed overview of the history and practices of folk magic in England discusses witch familiars and tricks, magic using animals, and other forms of witchcraft practiced among rural craftsmen: blacksmiths, herbalists, and other artisans; provides an overview of spells, charms, incantations, herbs used in folk medicine, amulets, talismans, and other magical objects; shows changes in public attitudes towards witchcraft over the centuries, including the laws against witchcraft enacted before the 1950s, and the complex relationships between witchcraft and the Christian church