R. Campbell Thompson 
Semitic Magic 
Its Origins and Development

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. To my uncle, Frederic Thompson, I owe hearty thanks, not only for the care and trouble which he has taken in reading the proof -sheets, but also for many appropriate suggestions of which I have gladly availed myself.