These two books by Paul Huson, are two classic works that have been around since the nineteen seventies. Not influenced by todays neo-modern new age mainstream witchcraft. The books provide the most in-depth details to beginning a practice in traditional witchcraft, free from the trappings of new age spirituality. Both of these books are quintessential for traditional a witch’s practice. Mastering herbalism is just as informative, I’ll be doing more in depth analyses soon!
As Peter Grey pointed out in his excellent book Apocalyptic Witchcraft, and the seminar, Fly on the Wings of the Storm, Huson and Gardner researched their witchcraft in the same libraries from the same sources. While it is undeniable that Gardner was also influenced by the Golden Dawn and Crowley, it doesn’t make his witchcraft any less valid. They are two sides of the same coin. I have great respect for traditional witchcraft and it informs much of my practice, but not to the detriment of wicca or new age paganism. One should also be careful of primary sources in traditional witchcraft. I’m not saying they are all torture confessions, but I think they should be compared with other historical sources.
In the end, do not divide what is stronger united.