Author: Rankine, David

This remarkable work is a complete book of practice of a London Cunning-man in the 17th century which includes amongst its diverse contents numerous charms and conjurations for dealing with spirits to heal, help and protect.

Replete with Christian magic using the Psalms and other biblical texts, as well as spells for using herbs and incense, this book demonstrates the eclectic nature of British Cunning-folk practices, also drawing on a number of major grimoires and earlier works contained within it, including the Heptameron, the Arbatel, the Key of Solomon, Discoverie of Witchcraft and the works of Cornelius Agrippa.

A detailed introduction traces the history of the manuscript through its numerous owners and in so doing explores the world of Cunning-men and Angel magicians in 17th century London.