The Book of Secrets. “Provides a portrayal of the magical culture that predominated in the 16th century. After the Salem witch trials, he challenges the legal proceedings and religious principals of witch hunts in general. A Modest Enquiry into the Nature of Witchcraft. As a skeptic, like Reginald Scot, this anonymous author (who we’re pretty sure is Defoe) provides much information on the work of witches, conjurors, and cunning-folk. A Compleat System of Magick or, The History of the Black-Art. The first medical guide published in the American colonies (apparently), it is intended for the average person. It provides a comprehensive description of the herbs, along with their medicinal uses and instructions on preparing them to treat illnesses. One family’s account of witchcraft perpetuated by the fetch of a neighbor. Dee and Kelley, it recounts the techniques used to conjure spirits. A True and Faithful Relation of what passed for many years between Dr. Unlike the actual Agrippa’s original three books, this volume does not hold much in the way of theory but offers plenty of practical instruction. Stephen Skinner also worked on an edition of this book. Agrippa, Cornelius (false attribution).I probably would read it in its original Latin, if you have the means. Joseph Peterson, also recommended, has worked on The Lesser Key of Solomonand the Clavicula Solomonis (or Key of Solomon). He’s compiled, edited, and added scholastic commentary to The Veritable Key of Solomon, as well as The Magician’s Tables. I’ve heard a lot of good things from several ceremonial magicians, including, that the edition to go for is Skinner’s.
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