The Story of Witches

The Story of Witches by Thomas G. Aylesworth

Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company 1979, ISBN#: 0070026491, Hard bound, Very good condition (former library book with protective mylar over-jacket, labels on the spine, front and back covers, and rubber stamp on the first page, first inside blank page has been removed and the second page is slightly torn). This book tells what a witch can do - fly on a broomstick, control the weather, destroy crops, put curses on people, etc. These are among the "skills" that people have "respected" and feared in witches and at times even sought to use. In this lively book , the author tells about people who were accused of being witches, and he considers "how to become one," discussing the Sabbat and Isbat ceremonies. He describes tests people used to discover witches in the past, as well as the various "tools" of the witches' trade. He also writes about the famous witch trials of Europe and of Salem, Massachusetts. The table of contents contains the following major headings: A short history; The initiation; Fun and games; Other "sports"; Witch control; The witch hunt; Some real explanations; Other books about witches; Index. The book is approximately 6 3/8 X 8 3/8 inches in size and contains 90 pages and is illustrated with many old prints. The jacket price is $7.95. For comparison, another copy of the book is currently offered on the Internet at John Drapr Books for $29.95. For more info about this other book, Visit:Book Web Site

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