The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery
- Book ID:
- 8269
- Title:
- The Toad in Magic, Sorcery and Midwifery
- Subtitle:
- An occult history of the toad in symbolism, ritual, healing and folk-lore
- Author:
- 'Hentges, Ernst', 'Seven, Steve'
- Publisher name:
- Spiritual Instinct Press
- Place of publication:
- Hoym, Germany
- Edition number:
- 1st English
- Book type:
- Paperback
- First edition date:
- 1918
- Pages:
- 70
- Dewey decimal number:
- 398.369 HEN
- Dust jacket:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Photographs:
- Yes
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Bibliography:
- Yes
- Height (cm):
- 21
- Width (cm):
- 14.5
- Notes:
Number 74 of a limited edition of 100, signed by the translator and editor, Steve Seven.
A very interesting book (originally published in Germany in 1918) that draws on a wide variety of historical sources. There is also a substantial Conclusion by Steve Seven, bringing the book up to date, with references to Andrew Chumbley's work etc.
See The Leaper Between by Andrew Chumbley (Museum Library id. no. 133.43 CHU 7115).
Donated by Wilford Gonyea.