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    Witch, Warlock, and Magician - Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland

    By William H. Davenport Adams

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateFeb 19, 2015
    ISBN9781473370883
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