Magic and Witchcraft by George Moir
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"Magic and Witchcraft" by George Moir is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the history of magic and witchcraft, exploring their evolution and impact on human thought and society. Through a blend of scholarly insight and historical narratives, the text aims to uncover the origins and consequences of these beliefs, tracing their evolution across various cultures and epochs. The opening of the book presents a preface
outlining the author's intention to compile a thorough investigation into the subjects of magic and witchcraft. It expresses the need for a comprehensive history that reflects human belief systems, particularly focusing on the darker aspects of superstition and the societal delusions it spurred. Moir argues that magic often emerges from profound truths twisted into falsehoods and gets interwoven with humanity’s enduring quest for power over nature and the divine. The tone is reflective and analytical, setting the stage for a discussion on the universality of these beliefs and their consequences throughout history, laying the groundwork for specific examples and cases that would be explored later in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Moir, George, 1800-1870 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22004757 |
| Title | Magic and Witchcraft |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Magic -- History |
| Subject | Witchcraft -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42550 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 649 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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