Recent Library Additions

Here are a few recent additions to our library. We've actually added in over 100 new books in the last few months, so we'll be highlighting a few of them over the next few weeks. Come check them out!

The History of Magic in the Modern Age by Nevill Drury
Covering over 2000 years of history, this 300-page volume provides a good overview of western magic starting with gnosticism and wrapping up with present day prominent occult figures.

The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz
This is a classic investigation of fairy lore in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Europe (mostly Brittany). It includes accounts of fairy encounters and lore as recorded by the scholar Evans-Wentz at the beginning of the 20th century when belief in fairy magic was commonplace and unadulterated bu modern popular culture.

Solitary Wicca for Life by Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Written by a Montrealer, this is a 201 book that builds upon the basics of Wiccan practice and ritual to deepen your personal practice and magical techniques.

Recent Additions to the Library

We've been busy cataloging and shelving a lot of new donations to the MPRC library. Here are three of the recent highlights. We'll be letting you know of others in the coming weeks.

Ritual Magic by E.M. Butler
First published in 1949 by Cambridge University Press, this book explores ritual magic from the pre-Christian era right up to the turn of the last century, including the careers of some notable magicians. It is well referenced and quotes extensive from original documents.

Italian Witchcraft by Raven Grimassi
Written by a long-time and well-known teacher and practitioner of the Craft, Italian Witchcraft explores the roots of Italian Pagan traditionand how it survives today. It includes rites, rituals, correspondences and spells. Some of the historical information is footnoted and there is bibliography.

Principles of Druidry by Emma Restall Orr
This is a nice quick introduction to a spiritual path that more and more people are exploring. In it Emma Restall Orr, who is Joint Chief of the British Druid Order, gives a little bit of histroy and lays the foundation of how Druidry is practiced today.

If you'd like to take a look at these books, or any others in the library, they are available for onsite consulation whenever the MPRC is open.