A fascinating trip through nearly forgotten history
5 stars
Rural England has a very rich and mostly ignored history of secret societies and folk magic. This book reveals a ton of fascinating lore about both. For historians of secret societies such as Freemasonry, there are many interesting threads in this book that tie the Craft to earlier trade guilds and local initiatory traditions. For those interested in hedge magic and witchcraft, the collection of rites, rituals, and traditions that this book uncovers is AMAZING. The toadmen alone are worth the price of admission!