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Witchcraft and Superstitions of Scotland
John Gregorson Campbell collected numerous tales and traditional stories from the folklore of Scotland. Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland was published posthumously in 1902. It collects tales of Scottish witchcraft, magical practices, weather working, second sight, and spectral hauntings.
Superstitions of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland was published posthumously in 1900. It collects oral stories of Scottish superstitions and folklore including tales of fairies, tutelary beings, mermaids, the water-horse, and other spirits, as well as divination, dreams & prophecies, and the Devil.
John Gregorson Campbell (1836-1891) was a minister and folklorist. He collected many stories and tales of the Scottish Highlands and islands. Campbell was born near Loch Linnhe at Kingairloch, Argyll. He was a Free Church minister of the united parishes of Tiree and Coll in Argyll. His work was published in numerous contemporary publications including the Scottish Review, Celtic Magazine, and Highland Monthly.
Quality hardcover with dust jacket.
