Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland

"Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland" by J. Maxwell Wood is a journey into old Scotland, where common people believed in magic and hidden forces. It's like stepping back in time to Dumfriesshire and Galloway, where tales of witches, fairies, and old superstitions were more than just stories; they shaped how people lived. The book looks at these old beliefs, telling us about strange rituals, witch trials, and how these fears and superstitions affected society. It paints a picture of secret groups of witches and warlocks, who people thought had dark powers to cast spells and change the world around them. It shows a world filled with both wonder and fear, where the line between what was real and what was imagined was blurred. It's a history of a time when believing in the supernatural could mean life or death.