Author: John Canard
ISBN: 9781905297184
No preaching, just practical ways of preventing and combatting curses and hexes. I only had one small quibble on a historical matter, but other than that a superb book that every witch should own.
Defences Against the Witches' Craft
is a slim book packed full of useful information on charms, amulets and other ways of dealing with malefic magical forces; taken from history, but still used in modern times. The author, John Canard, provides methods of preventing and combatting curses and hexes using a wide variety of English practices including herbs, poppets, special stones and other traditional tools. The source of information is provided in all cases, most of which is very much rooted in England, but is supplemented by similar practices from other cultures, and a small bibliography is provided for the reader who wishes to explore further the historical uses of the various items mentioned in the book. For the most part, it is assumed the reader has a working knowledge of magic, with step-by-step instructions provided only for a few methods.The book is well written, in a friendly manner, and refrains from preaching on ethical matters. I recommend this book and I am considering it as a birthday present for more than just one of my witchy friends.
Rating: 4½/5.
