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Treasure-hunting in Westminster Abbey – 17th century style!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by starsorceror

The following piece is an excerpt from my forthcoming book The Book of Treasure Spirits: In 1634 a treasure-hunting expedition was conducted in Westminster Abbey, led by the King’s clock-master Davy Ramsey using Mosaical Rods,  with the blessing and encouragement … Continue reading →

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Dressing Words in New Clothes

Posted on July 6, 2009 by starsorceror

While I was finishing off the introduction for The Book of Treasure Spirits I was struck by how impressive the phrase Mosaical Rods sounds, when in fact it refers to (usually hazel) divining rods.  Somehow the latter doesn’t have quite … Continue reading →

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