The Mystic Mandrake
$20.00
The original 1934 edition, meticulously preserved. This edition moves beyond the sterile, mass-market reproductions often found today to bring you a premium Collector’s Facsimile. Every page maintains the historical pagination and aesthetic of the source text, paired with a bespoke cover design unique to this imprint.
Mystic Mandrake by C. J. S. Thompson examines the long and complex cultural history of the mandrake root, tracing its role in medicine, superstition, and occult practice from antiquity through the early modern period. Thompson documents how its unusual form and potent pharmacological properties gave rise to legends of shrieking roots, protective charms, magical rites, and alchemical experiments, while also outlining its practical use in early herbalism and folk healing. The book situates the mandrake within broader traditions of botanical lore, offering a clear, source-based account of how a single plant became an enduring symbol at the intersection of science, folklore, and esoteric belief.
