"The Existence of Evil Spirits Proved" is a 1843 treatise on the existence of evil spirits and their influence on the human race written by Sir Walter Scott. Originally presented as a series of lectures, this volume explores the realm of the supernatural and attempts to prove the existence of maleficent spirits and demons, with a heavy focus on the Old Testament. Contents include: "The Existence of Evil Spirits", "The Character, State, and Powers of Evil Spirits", "The Agency of Evil Spirits", "The Agency of Evil Spirits (continued)", "The Nature and Manner of their Intercourse with this World; Witchcraft, Divination, etc.", "Demoniacs, Especially those of the New Testament", etc. Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) was a Scottish playwright, historical novelist, and poet. Other notable works by this author include: Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), and Old Mortality (1916). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.