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We'll read herbs for incantations, an excerpt from The Folkoor of Plants by T.F. Thistleton Dyer,

published in 1889.

The Reverend Thistleton Dyer was a British curate and vicar, along with a writer of popular non-fiction books

such as this one and The Strange Pages from Family Papers, which was considered a masterpiece of popular historical writing.

He was particularly admired for his ability to couple in-depth research with the suspense and excitement

normally associated with the nascent art of Detective Fiction.

Let's get cozy. Close your eyes. Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

Now, take a few deep breaths.

Plants for incantations.

Plants for incantations.

The vast proportions in bygone years

explains the magic properties which we find ascribed to so many plants in most countries.

In the nefarious trade carried on by the representatives, certain plants were largely employed for working marvels.

Hence, the mystic character which they have ever since retained.

It was necessary, however, that these should be plucked at certain phases of the moon or seasons of the year, or from some spot where

the sun was supposed not to have shown on it.

Hence Shakespeare makes one of his witches speak of

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