Description:
The first exploration of witch bottles and their role in folk magic, protection magic and witchcraft history. Drawing on archaeology, folklore and historical sources, Daniel Harms uncovers the secrets of this enduring magical tradition.
Brief description: Author Daniel Harms lives in New York. He has a masters in anthropology from the University at Buffalo and has published extensively in the areas of folklore and ritual magic.
Review Quotes:
"The unearthed witch-bottle is something of a murky treasure. Sealed and secreted, they encapsulate magical ideas and sorcerous strategies for undoing the blights of bewitchment." - Dr. Alexander Cummins, Foreword