'Every witch uses her magic differently. I use mine to heal people, while others ...' 'What do the others do!? Are there many different types of witches!?' 'Oh yes! Many ...'
Join Lindsay, a young and curious 19th-century lass, as she meets Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare', and learns all about the magickal arts - from which plants can be used to make healing poultices and potions, to how people dealt with the social and political stigma of practising witchcraft.
Biddy Early, who lived from 1798-1874 in Ireland, was by no means the first-ever witch, but she was the first to appear on the historical record. Before her, fears and superstitions surrounding practitioners of 'the nameless art' were too strong. It is said that Biddy took an apprenticeship with the 'good folk', sidhe or faeries, when she was very young, and it was from them that she learnt her skill as a healer.
Never one to accept monetary payment for the help she offered, Biddy would often swap home-brewed alcohol for her services, which in turn made her ramshackle cottage in Feakle a hub for the local community. When her little corner of the county drew the attention of the Catholic Church and the local authorities, things became very difficult for this unusual woman...
Encompassing self-empowerment, feminism, dealing with stigma and eco-spirituality, as well as plant magic, traditions, and green wisdom, Witchcraft: A Graphic History is a fresh take on an endlessly fascinating subject.
By:
Lindsay Squire
Illustrated by:
Lisa Salsi
Imprint: Quarto Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 170mm,
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780711295254
ISBN 10: 0711295255
Series: Graphic MBS
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 22 October 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
HER MAGIC LIVES ON Chapter 1 - p . 10 THE ENCOUNTER Young Lindsay meets Biddy Early, Ireland's most famous witch, and talks to her about different types of witches and magick. Chapter 2 - p . 32 INVITATION TO MAGIC Biddy talks about her origins and her connection to fairies. We discover the importance of the link between magic and nature. Chapter 3 - p . 52 HEALING MAGIC Biddy explains that healing magic can be performed through herbs and Lindsay explains to Biddy that no magic can cure her uncle's scepticism. Chapter 4 - p . 72 WITCH HUNT Where evil men want to convict good women. Chapter 5 - p . 98 THE TEACHER AND THE PUPIL Young Lindsay is initiated by Biddy into spells and the magical arts, but above all she learns to make her own decisions. Chapter 6 - p . 120 THE FUTURE Where two women walk side by side.
Lindsay Squire aka The Witch of the Forest is a practitioner of eclectic Witchcraft and is the Witch behind the popular Instagram account, @thewitchoftheforest. She has been walking her own spiritual path for over a decade, and is passionate about helping and empowering Witches at the beginning of their Witchcraft journeys. She is the author of several titles on witchcraft and astrology, including those from the Witch of the Forest's Guide to... series, such as Astrology Magick, Natural Magick, Earth Magick, and Tarot Magick. Lindsay lives in her home county of Yorkshire with her husband and their mischievous cats, Luna and Merlin.
