Witchcraft in Kenmore, 1730-57: Extracts From the Kirk Session Records of the Parish

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John Christie's groundbreaking study of witchcraft in 18th-century Scotland draws on the records of the Kirk Session, a church court responsible for monitoring moral and religious behavior. The book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of ordinary people accused of supernatural crimes, as well as the social and political context that underpinned these accusations. This is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history and folklore.