The Crone's Book of Words [Paperback]

Valerie Worth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1971

The author has created from her studies these poems that are more than poems: instructions, incantations, and spells for every purpose. This is the magick incarnate in each of us who knows the power that is within.

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About the Author

Valerie Worth was a prolific writer whose work included numerous books of children's poetry and fiction for both young people and adults. In 1991, the National Council of Teachers of English honored her with their Poetry Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her Poems are vivid observations of the quiet rumblings of everyday objects. In all her writing, the careful attention to rhythm and sound and her striking images and metaphors make for engaging reading.

Valerie Worth was born in Philadelphia, and as a child she lived in Pennsylvania, Florida and India. She attended Swarthmore College and graduated in 1955. Afterwards, she settled in Clinton, New York, and continued he Writing. She had many other interests, including astronomy, gardening and meditation. Valerie Worth died in 1994. She is survived by her husband, George Bahlke, and three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; First edition (1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875428916
• ISBN-13: 978-0875428918
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A fustrating collection of spells..., January 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Crone's Book of Words (Paperback)

I'll have to agree with the previous statements made by the last person: nonsense with one-purpose-per-page babble. I'm sure most of these spells are worthwhile, and don't get me wrong; I think Valerie Worth is a very wise Witch... But this book is quite lacking.

I recommend her far more superior sequel, "The Crone's Book of Charms and Spells." If you decide to purchase anything by Ms. Worth at all, that should be it. It's quite a beautiful read, and informative as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but be Careful, August 30, 1999

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This review is from: The Crone's Book of Words (Paperback)

I myself am not an expert when it comes to the Craft, nor am I a beginer. I've done my fair share of spellcasting and reading up on the craft and this book is a wonder resource. I do not reccomend this book for a first reading on the Craft. It has wonderful spells, but is in it's own way complicated. Also some of the Spells in this book could be dangerous. I suggest before reading this book, get a copy of Scott Cunningham's "Earth Power" and "Earth, Air, Fire, Water".After reading these books you'll have a better backround in the Craft and be able to Fully understand this Book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars My first disappointment in this subject matter., October 14, 1999

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I own over 70 books on the Craft. This is the first one I have been wholeheartedly disappointed in. I felt this book was nothing more than a bunch of nonesense and babble in a one-page-per-purpose format that left me wanting somthing that made sense. I didn't buy a book, I made a donation, because I got nothing useful for my money.