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Witchfather: A Life of Gerald Gardner, Vol 2: From Witch Cult to Wicca,Used
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A Life of Gerald Gardner Volume 2. From Witch Cult to Wicca by Philip Heselton From the author of the highly acclaimed 'Wiccan Roots', this is the first fulllength biography of Gerald Brosseau Gardner (18841964) a very personal tale of the man who singlehandedly brought about the revival of witchcraft in England in the mid 20th Century. From Gerald's birth into an old family of wealthy Liverpool merchants, through an unconventional upbringing by his flamboyant governess in the resorts of the Mediterranean and Madeira, it tells how, having taught himself to read, his life was changed by finding a book on spiritualism. During a working life as a tea and rubber planter in Ceylon, Borneo and Malaya, he came to know the native people and was invited to their secret rituals. But it was only on his retirement to England, settling on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, that destiny took him firmly by the hand. Through various twists and turns involving naturist clubs and a strange esoteric theatre, he became friends with a group of people who eventually revealed their true identity they were members of a surviving witch coven. One evening in 1939, as the hounds of war were being unleashed, he was initiated into the 'witch cult' by these people, who called themselves 'the Wica'. Gardner was overwhelmed by the experience and was determined that the 'witch cult' should survive. This book chronicles his efforts over the remaining quarter century of his life to ensure not only that it survived but that it would become the significant player on the world religious stage that it now is 'the only religion that England has ever given the world', in the words of Ronald Hutton, Professor of History at the University of Bristol, who calls it '... a very fine book: humane, intelligent, compassionate, shrewd, and based upon a colossal amount of primary research'. Born in 1946, Philip Heselton is a geographer and retired local government officer who has written extensively on Earth Mysteries and our spiritual relationship with the landscape. He has also carried out extensive research into the story of the modern witchcraft revival, chronicled in his books, 'Wiccan Roots' and 'Gerald Gardner and the Cauldron of Inspiration'. Hutton has described him as being '... the most interesting, valuable and enjoyable author who has yet written on what is becoming one of the greatest riddles in the history of modern religion: the origins of pagan witchcraft. ... Nobody has ever done more than Philip Heselton to reveal the world of magic, paganism, naturism and faerie that lay behind the garden gates of interwar English suburban villas; and perhaps only he could have done it at all.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Witchfather: A Life of Gerald Gardner, Vol 2'? A: The book primarily explores the life of Gerald Gardner, the founder of Wicca, detailing his experiences and contributions to the revival of witchcraft in England.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by Philip Heselton, who is known for his extensive research on modern witchcraft and its origins.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is overall intact and readable.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 686 pages, providing a comprehensive look into Gerald Gardner's life and the history of Wicca.
- Q: When was 'Witchfather: A Life of Gerald Gardner, Vol 2' published? A: This biography was published on January 30, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is there any information about the author's background? A: Yes, Philip Heselton is a geographer and retired local government officer who has written extensively on Earth Mysteries and modern witchcraft.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style and research quality? A: Readers can expect a humane, intelligent, and compassionate writing style, backed by extensive primary research as noted by historians and reviewers.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Philosophers', reflecting its philosophical exploration of spirituality and witchcraft.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of spirituality, cultural history, personal transformation, and the development of Wicca as a significant religious movement.