Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland : Tales and Traditions Collected Entirely from Oral Sources

"Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland" by John Gregorson Campbell is a collection of folkloric accounts written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish superstitions surrounding witchcraft and second sight, exploring...

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Main Author: Campbell, John Gregorson, 1836-1891
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58894
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