1884 Rare Book - Demonology and Witchcraft, Witches and Fairies by Walter Scott

Author: Sir Walter Scott. 
Title: Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, 1884.
Language: Text in English.
Size:  8 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: 320 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s beige cloth-covered boards with a paper title label on the spine (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).

The book: Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft is one of the most intriguing works by Sir Walter Scott, originally published in 1830. In this collection of letters, Scott explores the history and cultural perceptions of witchcraft, superstition, and the supernatural, analyzing their impact on society from medieval times through the 18th century. This edition, part of Morley’s Universal Library, offers a scholarly presentation of Scott’s influential study on the subject.

The author: Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and historian, widely considered one of the greatest writers of the 19th century. Best known for works such as Ivanhoe and Waverley, Scott’s contributions to literature helped shape the modern historical novel. His Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft showcase his fascination with folklore, legend, and the supernatural, presenting a rationalist yet deeply engaging perspective on these themes.