# Witchcraft: A Graphic History: Stories of Wise Women, Healers and Magic - Hardcover

by **Lindsay Squire** (Author), **Lisa Salsi** (Illustrator)

**'Every witch uses her magic differently. I use mine to heal people, while others ...'  
'What do the others do!? Are there many different types of witches!?'  
'Oh yes! Many ...'**

Join Lindsay, a young and curious 19th-century lady, as **she meets Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare'**, and learns all about the magickal arts--from which plants can be used to make healing poultices and potions, to how people dealt with the social and political stigma of practicing witchcraft.

**Biddy Early**, who lived from 1798-1874 in Ireland, was by no means the first-ever witch, but she was **the first to appear on the historical record**. Before her, fears and superstitions surrounding practitioners of 'the nameless art' were too strong. It is said that Biddy took an apprenticeship with the 'good folk', _sidhe_ or faeries, when she was very young, and it was from them that **she learned her skill as a healer**.

Never one to accept monetary payment for the help she offered, Biddy would often swap home-brewed alcohol for her services, which in turn, made her ramshackle cottage in Feakle a hub for the local community. When **her little corner of the county drew the attention of the Catholic Church** and the local authorities, things became very difficult for this unusual woman...

Encompassing **self-empowerment, feminism, dealing with stigma, and eco-spirituality, as well as plant magic, traditions, and green wisdom**, _Witchcraft: A Graphic History_ is a fresh take on an endlessly fascinating subject.

### Author Biography

**Lindsay Squire** aka **The Witch of the Forest** is a practitioner of eclectic Witchcraft and is the Witch behind the popular Instagram account, @thewitchoftheforest. She has been walking her own spiritual path for over a decade, and is passionate about helping and empowering Witches at the beginning of their Witchcraft journeys. She is the author of several titles on witchcraft and astrology, including those from the **Witch of the Forest's Guide to...** series, such as _Astrology Magick, Natural Magick, Earth Magick,_ and _Tarot Magick_. Lindsay lives in her home county of Yorkshire with her husband and their mischievous cats, Luna and Merlin.

**Number of Pages:** 128

**Dimensions:** 0.8 x 9.4 x 7 IN

**Publication Date:** October 15, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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