A History of the Witches of Renfrewshire

By Paisley Repository Editors

Book Overview

The History of the Witches of Renfrewshire is a book that explores the dark and mysterious history of witchcraft in the Scottish county of Renfrewshire. It is written by the Editor of the Paisley Repository, a publication dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the area.The book delves into the stories of the accused witches of Renfrewshire, who were persecuted and often executed during the 16th and 17th centuries. It explores the beliefs and superstitions of the time, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the witch hunts.The author draws on historical documents, court records, and folklore to paint a vivid picture of the witch trials in Renfrewshire. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the accused witches, as well as the locations where they were tried and executed.Overall, The History of the Witches of Renfrewshire is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Scottish history, witchcraft, or the darker aspects of human nature. It provides a unique glimpse into a time and place where belief in magic and the supernatural was widespread, and where innocent people were accused and punished for crimes they did not commit.1877. This volume contains authentic documents on the history of the witches of Renfrewshire who were burned on the Gallowgreen of Paisley. Some of these documents are treatises on witchcraft, warrants, narratives of judges and accused witches, depositions of doctors and others, speeches, letters, as well as accounts of bewitching. This work is an interesting compendium of old documents for any reader interested in the history of witchcraft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162595698
• ISBN13: 9781162595696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"