Author: O.M. Bradshaw
Title: Witch-Murders in India. An uncommon original article from the Cornhill Magazine 1867.
Description: The Cornhill Magazine, London, 1867. First Edition, Disbound. Very Good Condition. 9 pages. A highly detailed account of the forms of torture and punishment metted out to those accused of witchcraft. The widespread belief that outbreaks of cholera were a direct result of the work of witches caused many false accusations to be made against women for reasons of spite or malice, and the author seeks to explain why this happens, the response of families, and the response of the authorities to the murders. Note; this is an original article separated from the volume, not a reprint or copy. Size: Octavo (16 x 23 cms). 9 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Cornhill Magazine; Inventory No: 275538.

Keywords: BZDB395 Cornhill Magazine; O.M. Bradshaw Witch-Murders in India. An uncommon original article from the Cornhill Magazine 1867.


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