Witchcraft magic and alchemy

This study compares three major currents of esoteric thought—witchcraft, magical practice, and alchemy—showing how they have been understood in historical and symbolic terms. It is significant for situating witchcraft within a wider occult tradition, and readers will find discussions of ritual, symbolism, and the transformation of matter and spirit.

G. D. Givry is an author associated with occult and esoteric bibliography, chiefly remembered for compiling and writing on the history of magic and witchcraft. His work is valued for its survey of Western occult traditions and related historical sources.