The Amazing History of Wizards and Witches
Author | : Paul Dowswell |
Publisher | : Armadillo |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-06-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1861477317 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781861477316 |
Rating | : 4/5 (316 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Amazing History of Wizards and Witches written by Paul Dowswell and published by Armadillo. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sort the facts from the fairy tales and trace the evolution of wizardry - from Stone Age rituals with gruesome horned gods, through to the modern day, where magicians fair and foul dominate the big screen. Learn about the barbaric witch-hunts that swept across Europe and America, when ordinary people were put to death just because they looked different or behaved oddly. Find out about the arts of the witch, from secret potion recipes to mystic animal companions, and the real-life quest for the Philosopher's Stone!