Silent as the Trees, Devonshire Witchcraft, Folklore & MagicAuthor: Gemma Gary Silent as the trees is a book exploring the old witchcraft, magical traditions and folklore nurtured amidst the village communities, hills, moors and ancient woods of Devonshire in South West England. In this, her sixth book, Gemma Gary introduces Devons witches and magical folk, examining their lives and their magic; from historical figures such as the white witch Caulks of Exeter, the Devonshire toad witches and an examination of

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we are delighted to introduce the Troy Books edition of the 1892 book Etruscan Roman Remains in Popular Tradition

From the Apple Wassails of Devon and Somerset to the Doll Wassails of Yorkshire

In editing this edition for Troy Books

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who among many others form part of a rich and diverse folkloric history of this deliciously atmospheric

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We explore how Real Craft is centred upon the ‘Family

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working solo as well as with others

Introduction by Gemma Gary

or were used by ill-doers to gain the powers of witchcraft itself