Publisher's Synopsis
""The Evil Eye in the Western Highlands"" is a book written by Robert Craig MacLagan that explores the belief in the evil eye in the western highlands of Scotland. The book delves into the history and folklore surrounding this belief, examining how it has evolved over time and how it has been incorporated into the culture and traditions of the region. MacLagan draws on a wide range of sources, including oral histories, folktales, and academic research, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this fascinating topic. Through his exploration of the evil eye, MacLagan sheds light on the ways in which beliefs and superstitions can shape the lives and experiences of people in different cultures and communities. This book will appeal to anyone interested in folklore, anthropology, or the history of Scotland and its people.1902. The evil eye is a superstition arising not from local circumstances, but is the result of an original tendency of the human mind. The natural irritation felt at the hostile look of a neighbor, still more of an enemy, is implanted in all, however much they may be influenced by moral teaching. When we add to this the feeling that some valued possession has attracted the covetous desire of another, the fear of loss is added to the irritation of mere anger. To some such natural feeling, we must ascribe the belief in an evil eye.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.
