Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland

'Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland' is a fascinating exploration of the remnants of old-world customs and beliefs in Dumfriesshire and Galloway. Author J. Maxwell Wood delves into the traditions of witchcraft, fairy-lore, death warnings, funeral ceremony, and ghost stories, offering a reflection of the influence of superstition upon the social life of an older time. The book covers witchcraft trials and persecution, fairies and brownies, wraiths and warnings, death customs and funeral ceremony, ghost lore and haunted houses, and includes surprising stories of the Devil of Glenluce, apparitions, and ghosts. Wood's meticulous research and descriptions bring to life the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore and belief in a way that is both engaging and enlightening.