About the author
Howard Williams's The Superstitions of Witchcraft is a nineteenth-century survey of witchcraft belief, reissued in this catalogue through modern print-on-demand editions from Createspace and through Tredition Classics, a publisher devoted to reprinting public-domain works. The book traces the historical forms of witchcraft belief up to the seventeenth century, when, as the text argues, such beliefs remained a living force in parts of Christendom rather than a curiosity of the past. The catalogue's holdings consist of multiple reprint editions of this single title rather than a wider range of works. Because it originates as a public-domain text, readers encounter it today primarily through reprint publishers rather than an original edition, and no further biographical detail accompanies the listing. It suits readers interested in the historical and folkloric study of witchcraft belief rather than contemporary Wiccan or occult practice.
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💬 What our editors say about Howard Williams's books
“Williams delivers a compelling, meticulously researched historical overview that traces the evolution of witchcraft beliefs with clarity. The text effectively contrasts the formidable terror of the past with its current perceived…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Superstitions of Witchcraft
“Williams delivers a meticulous scholarly examination that dissects the cultural phenomena surrounding witchcraft with precision. It is an important text for understanding how societal fears codified into myth. However, readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Superstitions of Witchcraft
“Williams delivers a compelling historical review that illuminates the potent influence of witchcraft beliefs on Western society. The sequential examination of its characteristic forms offers clarity on a complex subject. However,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Superstitions of Witchcraft
📋 Editions by Howard Williams in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Superstitions of Witchcraft | 2012 | Createspace Independent Pu | 174 | 9781479163472 |
| The Superstitions of Witchcraft | 2012 | Tredition Classics | 204 | 9783847240266 |
| The Superstitions of Witchcraft | 2015 | Createspace Independent Pu | 162 | 9781508430636 |
