The Divining Rod is a novel written by S. Baring-Gould, first published in 1892. The book is set in rural England and follows the story of a young man named John Vellacott, who discovers he has a talent for using a divining rod to locate underground water sources. As he becomes more skilled in this practice, he attracts the attention of a wealthy landowner who hires him to find water on his estate. However, as John delves deeper into the mysteries of the divining rod, he begins to uncover a dark secret about the landowner's family and the true purpose of his mission. The novel explores themes of superstition, greed, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. With its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its engaging plot, The Divining Rod is a classic work of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers today.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Myths of the Middle Ages, by S. Baring-Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596516.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.