Download or read book The Evil Eye written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-07-30 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic text describes many afflictions said to result from being "stared at" — as observed from the days of the ancient Egyptians up to the late 19th century. Descriptions of gestures, charms, incantations, and other protective acts used to ward off power of the "evil eye." 199 illustrations.