The Three Perils of Man: War, Women, and Witchcraft

James Hogg (1770-1835) was a Scottish poet, novelist and essayist. He was a friend of many of the great writers of his day, including Sir Walter Scott, of whom he later wrote an unauthorized biography. He is best known today for his novel The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner. His other works include the long poem The Queen's Wake (1813), his collection of songs Jacobite Relics...