The Lancashire witches

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The Lancashire witches is written by Robert Poole and published by Manchester University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1847795498 (ISBN 10) and 9781847795496 (ISBN 13).

This book is the first major study of England's biggest and best-known witch trial which took place in 1612, when ten witches were arraigned and hung in the village of Pendle in Lancashire. The book has equal appeal across the disciplines of both History and English Literature/Renaissance Studies, with essays by the leading experts in both fields. Includes helpful summaries to explain the key points of each essay. Brings the subject up-to-date with a study of modern Wicca and paganism, including present-day Lancashire witches. Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive study of any English witch trial.