A True And Most Dreadful Discourse Of A Woman Possessed With The Devil: At Dichet, In Sommersetshire (1886) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166399665)

""A True And Most Dreadful Discourse Of A Woman Possessed With The Devil: At Dichet, In Sommersetshire"" is a historical account written by Ernest Edward Baker in 1886. The book tells the story of a woman who was believed to be possessed by the devil in the town of Dichet, located in Somersetshire, England. The narrative is based on a series of witness testimonies and court records from the time of the alleged possession. The book provides a detailed description of the woman's symptoms and behavior, as well as the attempts made by local authorities to exorcise the demon from her body. The author also explores the religious and cultural beliefs of the time that contributed to the belief in demonic possession. ""A True And Most Dreadful Discourse Of A Woman Possessed With The Devil"" is a fascinating and chilling account of a real-life case of possession that will intrigue readers interested in historical accounts of the supernatural.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ernest Edward Baker
ISBN-10: 1166399664
ISBN-13: 9781166399665
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d