Saint Patrick's Purgatory: A Mediaeval Pilgrimage in Ireland
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St John Drelincourt Seymour fue un clérigo de la Iglesia de Irlanda cuyas escritos se adentraron en la historia, el folclore y lo sobrenatural de Irlanda. Su obra exploró los aspectos misteriosos y folclóricos de la isla, sumergiéndose en el rico patrimonio cultural de Irlanda. Seymour ofreció una perspectiva única sobre las tradiciones y leyendas irlandesas. Sus escritos iluminan las facetas menos conocidas de la vida y la historia irlandesas.




The book features the work of St. John D Seymour, a minister and explorer dedicated to documenting real-life encounters with supernatural beings like witches and ghosts. It focuses on rare Irish ghost stories from the early 1900s, which have become scarce and costly. This edition aims to make these classic tales accessible again by republishing them with the original text and artwork in a modern, affordable format.
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Exploring Ireland's rich history of witchcraft, the book delves into notable figures such as Dame Alice Kyteler and examines witch trials spanning centuries, including a 1911 case. St. John Seymour provides detailed analyses of the accused individuals, their supernatural companions, and the demons linked to these events. This classic study offers a captivating insight into the intersection of folklore and legal history, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of occult history.