The Divining Rod: A History of Water Witching - Hardcover

by Arthur J. Ellis (Author)

The Divining Rod: A History Of Water Witching is a book written by Arthur J. Ellis that explores the history and practice of water witching, also known as dowsing. The book delves into the origins of this ancient practice, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. It also examines the various techniques and tools used by water witches throughout history, including the use of divining rods and pendulums.Ellis provides an in-depth analysis of the science behind water witching, exploring the theories and hypotheses that attempt to explain how it works. He also discusses the controversies surrounding the practice, including skepticism from the scientific community and accusations of fraud.Throughout the book, Ellis includes fascinating anecdotes and stories of water witching in action, from finding underground water sources to locating lost objects. He also examines the role of water witching in modern times, including its use in agriculture and natural resource management.Overall, The Divining Rod: A History Of Water Witching is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of this fascinating practice, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its history, techniques, and controversies.This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.