Remarkable 16th-century classic attempted to disprove existence of witches. Rich full account of charges against witches, witch trials, practice of the black arts. Excerpts from Inquisition, interviews with convicted witches, discussions of alchemy, astrology, much more. Indispensable primary source on witchcraft. Introduction by Montague Summers. 17 illustrations.
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An Examen of Witches by Henry Boguet, Montague Summers Compiled in the 16th century by France's most ruthless inquisitor, this is the definitive witch-hunter's handbook. It recounts the accusations and trials that led to the deaths of countless victims.
