Witchcraft and Trials for Witchcraft in Fife : Examples of Printed Folklore

This insightful volume details the horrifying witchcraft trials that were conducted in Fife, Scotland, through the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. Fife was the worst affected region of Scotland during the country's witch trials between the 1500s and 1700s. The volume is a fantastic insight into the horror of these trials in which an estimated 380 people were accused of practising sorcery. Most of these were women who were then subjected to torture and execution. Uncover the dark history of this ancient county and learn about the appalling history of witchcraft trials. This unusual book, documenting the trials for witchcraft conducted in Fife, one of the regions worst affected by the fear of witchcraft. This book is a brilliant insight into how far sensible people will go when scared by something they do not understand. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.