Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands Transcripts from the Official Records of the Guernsey Royal Court, with an English Translation and Historical Introduction

"Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands" by John Linwood Pitts is a historical exploration of witchcraft trials based on the Guernsey Royal Court's official records. It uncovers the grim reality of superstition and the persecution of those accused during the Middle Ages. The book showcases the alarming prevalence of witch trials and executions motivated by fear and hysteria. By presenting specific cases and confessions obtained through torture, Pitts reveals witchcraft's dark manifestations with the infamous Witches' Sabbaths. The author sets the stage for understanding how ingrained superstition led to violence and misery, thus highlighting the tragic consequences of witchcraft beliefs in the Channel Islands.