Ancient Sorceries and Other Tales

Algernon Blackwood (1869–1951) stands as one of the most prolific writers of supernatural fiction in the early twentieth century. Born in Shooter's Hill, now part of London, Blackwood had a varied career before he found his calling as a writer. His extensive travels and various occupations, ranging from farming in Canada to working as a journalist in New York, enriched his imagination and infused ...