15.01.2023

“Problems of the Borderland” by J. Herbert Slater (2016 edition)

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"The following pages contain a summary of some of the elementary teachings of a very ancient faith which, though not generally known, have nevertheless been preserved to us, to some extent at least, by the writings of mediæval and later adepts and by tradition. Though there is no real novelty in the groundwork of this résumé, the story it unfolds being as old as the hills, and older than some of them, it will nevertheless be new to nearly all who read it — all but a very few who, scattered about the world, have received it as part of their heritage. It is a sign of the times that some incidents in the story...>>

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15.01.2023

“The Dark Work” by Jon Lange (3rd edition 2020)

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"A true and historical account of a little known occult group which flourished in England in the 1980s. Not only does this book include a history, but also many of the group papers which have never been published until now. Also included are fourteen plates of artwork by its various members. It is a worthy addition to any occultist's collection, especially those interested in the Left-Hand Path."...>>

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15.01.2023

“The Finnish Book of the Dead: Gods, Spirits and Creatures of the Underworld in Finnish Mythology and Folklore” by Tiina Porthan

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"First ever illustrated guide to Tuonela, the land of the dead in Finnish mythology. An art book and a compact, easy-to-read introduction to the Finnish underworld, built around Tero Porthan's artworks with Tiina Porthan's texts explaining the background of the pictures in old poems. The paperback edition contains over 70 artworks. The Kindle e-book edition contains 37 artworks. Discover who is who in the Finnish underworld: gods and goddesses of death, rulers of graves, grim reapers, guardian spirits, corpse brides, gods of pain and disease. Read about a journey of a living shaman into the underworld. Learn about the restless dead who walk the roads and haunt houses as nightmares, ghosts or flames. Find out how ancient...>>

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15.01.2023

“The Witch of the Monongahela: Folk Magic in Early Western Pennsylvania” by Thomas White

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"A look at the folklore surrounding the legendary Pennsylvanian witch, and the facts behind them. In the ancient hills and misty hollows of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, generations of locals have passed down stories of a woman with mysterious magical powers. People came from near and far to seek healing and protection through her strange rituals. Some even believed she could fly. Named Moll Derry and nicknamed the Witch of the Monongahela, her legend has been documented by writers and folklorists for more than two hundred years. She is intertwined in many regional tales, such as the Lost Children of the Alleghenies and Polly Williams and the White Rocks. Author Thomas White separates fact from fiction...>>

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15.01.2023

“Boogers, Witches, and Haints: Appalachian Ghost Stories” by Fox Fire Students

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"A collection of spine-tingling Appalachian ghost stories and tall tales passed down from generation to generation. Whether they tell of faucets that drip blood, monster catfish that lurk at the bottom of quarries, or strange lights on the mountaintop, these stories will make you—like the people who are sharing them—question what you believe. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary."...>>

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