Village Witch

Village Witch Life as a Village Wisewoman in the Wilds of West Cornwall

Paperback (21 Jun 2013)

  • $17.30
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

10+ copies available online - Usually dispatched within two working days

Publisher's Synopsis

This book describes life as a Village Wisewoman in the wilds of West Cornwall. The first part of the book documents the tortuous and sometimes harrowing journey to achieve this unusual occupation. It is a tale that ultimately moves through surviving and into thriving. Cassandra's past experiences directly inform her present practice and are intrinsic to being a wisewoman -- she acquires wisdom from actively experiencing and observing the vagaries of life. As part of her work she travels around the country giving talks about her profession, and without exception is asked each time what brought her to become a village wisewoman. Many people want to hear about that journey and this is one of the reasons for deciding to write the book. Following on from this, Cassandra tells of the practice of her craft, which includes many stories and observations regarding the day-to-day experiences of a traditional wisewoman including her personal approach to magic. At present the market is flooded with how-to-do' books on witchcraft and associated themes. Almost without exception they inform in an authoritative way often including a cookbook of spells. There is far more to the Craft of the Wise than simply following someone else's recipes for performing magic. It entails old-fashioned qualities such as hard work, discipline, dedication and commitment. This book differs in that it describes the why' as well as the how' and in that sense challenges the reader to question and explore their own experiences of the worlds magical.

Book information

ISBN: 9781906958237
Publisher: Mandrake of Oxford
Imprint: Mandrake of Oxford
Pub date:
DEWEY: 133.43092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 212
Weight: 304g
Height: 140mm
Width: 216mm
Spine width: 12mm