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The book serves as a crucial resource for exploring 19th-century Italian witch folklore, despite some controversies regarding its accuracy. Authored in 1899, it has significantly influenced modern Wicca and neopaganism. Leland's work is based on insights from a fortune-teller named Maddalena, who provided him with secret writings. He skillfully merges these with his research on Italian pagan traditions, presenting a comprehensive account of pagan beliefs and practices.