National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History
| AUTHOR | National Geographic |
| PUBLISHER | National Geographic Society (09/02/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Blending the allure of the supernatural with keen historical insights and more than 500 photos, this enchanting chronicle of magic around the world will bewitch skeptics and true believers alike. Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history traces its origins across time and culture--from the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, Celtic paganism to modern magic tricks. National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. You'll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, discovering the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture. You'll also encounter a host of spellbinding subjects, including:
Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this bewitching book is the true story of magical beliefs around the world.
- Mystical moments, including spooky gatherings, strange happenings, and ghost stories
- Magic in pop culture, from Harry Houdini to Harry Potter
- Places of power, from Mount Fuji to "phantom" islands like Hy-Brasil
- Magical creatures like dragons and the Loch Ness Monster
- The art of divination, including the Chinese Zodiac, numerology, and tarot
- Modern magic, from neopaganism to astrology and herbalism
Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this bewitching book is the true story of magical beliefs around the world.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781426224010
ISBN-10:
142622401X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
356
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
8.11 x 1.02 x 10.24 inches
Weight:
2.86 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
KR
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | Social History
History | Signs & Symbols
History | Witchcraft (See Also Religion - Wicca)
Dewey Decimal:
133.430
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024056611
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Blending the allure of the supernatural with keen historical insights and more than 500 photos, this enchanting chronicle of magic around the world will bewitch skeptics and true believers alike. Magic and the occult have held humanity in their thrall for thousands of years. This sweeping history traces its origins across time and culture--from the protective amulets of ancient Egypt to ceremonial magic in India, Celtic paganism to modern magic tricks. National Geographic Book of Magic and the Occult illuminates this enthralling world across more than 90,000 years of history. You'll meet witches and wizards, healers and alchemists, discovering the legends behind them and how they have enriched modern culture. You'll also encounter a host of spellbinding subjects, including:
Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this bewitching book is the true story of magical beliefs around the world.
- Mystical moments, including spooky gatherings, strange happenings, and ghost stories
- Magic in pop culture, from Harry Houdini to Harry Potter
- Places of power, from Mount Fuji to "phantom" islands like Hy-Brasil
- Magical creatures like dragons and the Loch Ness Monster
- The art of divination, including the Chinese Zodiac, numerology, and tarot
- Modern magic, from neopaganism to astrology and herbalism
Filled with more than 500 vivid illustrations and dynamic maps, this bewitching book is the true story of magical beliefs around the world.
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Author:
National Geographic
National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartographic excellence. For 119 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Society's meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled.
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