A Natural History of Magick

Name: A Natural History of Magick
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780711260252
Price: 45.0 NZD
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By Poppy David

Series: Folklore Field Guides

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Summary

A Natural History of Magick by Poppy David is a captivating exploration of magickal folklore designed for young readers. The book delves into the fascinating world of magical creatures, myths, and legendary wizards, with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling. It's an enchanting guide that encourages children's imagination and curiosity about the mystical elements of our world.
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A Natural History of Magick

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with the mystical and magical world. This beautifully illustrated volume provides a delightful exploration of magical creatures, spells, and practices, making it a captivating read for young readers who love enchanting tales and imaginative journeys.

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Description

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magick, compiled in the 1920s by the globetrotting naturalist Professor Conrad Gessner for his grandson, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with intriguing sketches and precise notes detailing the secret world of magic, a natural force hidden all around us.

Inside, you will discover the history of magic and its dazzling array of practices around the globe. Delight in this hidden world as you learn about these and more topics:

- Different types of magic (Explore divination, tarot reading, astrology, numerology, alchemy and more.)

- Powerful plants (Peppermint is fantastic for cleansing, and also known to ward off vampires.)

- Wand trees (Apple tree wands are helpful in matters of love and fertility while beech is best for scholars using wordy spells.)

- Familiars (Choose the perfect magical companion. If you love to gossip, you might choose a ferret as your familiar or, for improved thinking, an owl.)

- The most magical of days (Discover the power and stories of Imbolc, the solstices, All Hallows' Eve and more.)

- Magical scripts (Learn about the secret languages used through history for communicating with the spirit world.)

With this precious scrapbook as your guide, tap into the powerful energies that will help you harness your own magic.

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A Natural History of Magick is described as an inspiring read for children, suggesting it captivates young readers with its exploration of magical history and concepts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711260252

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Edition: Illustrated Edition

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jessica Roux
Illustrated by Jessica Roux

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 304.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Poppy David Series: Folklore Field Guides Young Adult

About the Author

Poppy David is a writer based in London. After a childhood spent in deep dark West Country, she graduated from Oxford Brookes in 2011 and from The Courtauld Institute of Art in 2012, with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Art History. This led her initially to Christie's auction house, and then to research for arts publisher Thames & Hudson. She is currently working on her debut middle-grade novel.

Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colours and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. Her first book with Frances Lincoln is A Natural History of Fairies (September 2020).

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