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William Harrison Ainsworth

"Here is foam from a mad dog's lips, gather'd beneath the moon's eclipse, ashes of a shroud consumed, and with deadly vapor fumed. These within the mess I cast-stir the caldron-stir it fast "

Historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth took the court... Read Full Overview

The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's 40 novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication. It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry Colburn... Read Full Overview

"Here is foam from a mad dog's lips, gather'd beneath the moon's eclipse, ashes of a shroud consumed, and with deadly vapor fumed. These within the mess I cast-stir the caldron-stir it fast "

Historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth took the court... Read Full Overview

The Lancashire Witches is a classic novel based on a true story. The original illustrations are included.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A hundred years ago, churchmen in Lancashire set upon one another -- one sold his soul to the devil, and used his unfathomable power to send his rival to the gallows. The man he condemned died cursing him and his children . . . and those children became The... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's forty novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication. It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry... Read Full Overview

The Lancashire Witches is the only one of William Harrison Ainsworth's forty novels that has remained continuously in print since its first publication. It was serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper in 1848; a book edition appeared the following year, published by Henry... Read Full Overview

Delve into the dark heart of 17th-century England with William Harrison Ainsworth's "The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest." This meticulously prepared republication brings to life a gripping tale steeped in English history and the chilling folklore surrounding... Read Full Overview

Delve into the dark heart of 17th-century England with William Harrison Ainsworth's "The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest." This meticulously prepared republication brings to life a gripping tale steeped in English history and the chilling folklore surrounding... Read Full Overview

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-82) was an English historical novelist born in Manchester. He first trained as a lawyer but soon found the legal profession held no attraction for him. After briefly trying the publishing business, he devoted himself to journalism and literature,... Read Full Overview

The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in the early 17th century in Lancashire, England, and tells the story of the infamous Pendle witches. The novel is a blend of fact and fiction, and... Read Full Overview