This book investigates the historical and practical aspects of Saxon witchcraft, exploring its roots and potential applications in modern practice. Raymond Buckland, a noted author in the field of Wicca and Neopaganism, draws upon historical research and his extensive experience to present a comprehensive overview. The work aims to reconstruct and explain a form of witchcraft that is distinct from modern Wicca, focusing on the beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxon period. It seeks to provide a framework for understanding and potentially practicing a more historically grounded form of witchcraft.

Raymond Buckland's work in the occult and Neopagan fields is well-established, lending credibility to his explorations of historical witchcraft traditions. This book is likely to be of interest to practitioners and scholars of witchcraft, paganism, and European folk magic seeking a more historically informed perspective. The approach suggests a text that balances academic inquiry with practical application, catering to both the curious and the dedicated practitioner.