Recommended Booklist

There are many books currently available on the Craft and Paganism. It is useful to read as many as possible, both good and bad, in order to obtain a perspective on the Craft as a whole and where the Roebuck Tradition fits within it. The following list provides a sample of the ones that will help the student better understand our tradition.


Valiente, Doreen and Jones, Evan J.

** WITCHCRAFT: A TRADITION RENEWED

Evan John Jones and Doreen Valiente who were both members of The Clan of Tubal Cain actually wrote this book, John was our original contact for the Roebuck in England in 1982. In this work, they outlines the elements of a tradition similar to the one taught to the members of the Roebuck.


Gray, William

WESTERN INNER WORKINGS

This is the first volume of the Sangreal Sodality Series which deals with the Western tradition and the idea of the Sacred King and the quest for the Holy Grail. Gray also knew Cochrane and the chapter 'Paganistic Principles' is based on their extensive correspondence.


Gray, William

BY STANDING STONE AND ELDER TREE

Originally titled "The Rollright Ritual," this book describes a very effective method for reconstructing the rituals originally held in ancient stone circles.


Graves, Robert

*THE WHITE GODDESS

Graves has compiled a complete language of Pagan symbolism, lore and practices which has been heavily used over the last forty years in reconstructing many Pagan traditions. The book is difficult to read, but it is absolutely essential in understanding our tradition.


Squire, Charles

* CELTIC MYTH AND LEGEND

A thorough introduction to Irish, Welsh and Gaulish mythology. For those not already familiar with Celtic myth, this book is a good preparation for reading THE WHITE GODDESS.


Evan John Jones & Robert Cochrane, editor Mike Howard

** The Roebuck in the Thicket

An Anthology of articles by Robert Cochrane and Evan John Jones and a history of the Clan of Tubal Cain in the UK.We highly recommended it.


Markale, Jean

WOMEN OF THE CELTS

An important book in the development of the Roebuck pantheon of goddesses and an interesting analysis of the feminine mysteries as they are found in Celtic myths, legends and culture.


Pennick, Nigel

PRACTICAL MAGIC IN THE NORTHERN TRADITION

This scholarly but very readable work outlines the elements of the magical traditions, customs and practices of all the ancient peoples of Northern Europe, including Celtic, Norse and Anglo-Saxon.


Sharkey, John

CELTIC MYSTERIES: THE ANCIENT RELIGION

This little book outlines most of the important facets of ancient Celtic religious beliefs, both in detailed description and exquisite pictures.


Jackson, Nigel Aldcroft

* Call of the Horned Piper

His book covers the symbolism, and myths of the Traditional Craft, Highly recommended.


Amber K

COVENCRAFT- Witchcraft for Three or More.

A guide for the working coven , We highly recommended it.


Ronald Hutton

The Triumph of the Moon-A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft

The only full-scale scholarly study of the religion.


Gwyn

** Light from the Shadows- A Mythos of Modern Traditional Witchcraft

Traditional Witchcraft as practised today.


Robert Cochrane with Evan John Jones

Edited and Introduced by Michael Howard

** The Robert Cochrane Letters- An Insight into Modern Traditional Witchcraft