The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining

The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining examines the history, methods and disputed evidence surrounding dowsing, from traditional forked twigs and pendulums to divining rods, motorscopes and bare-handed techniques. Peter Underwood considers whether these practices reveal anything beyond unconscious movement, including theories grounded in contemporary psychology.

The book also records the experiences of dowsers who claimed to locate underground tunnels, natural wells, Viking graves and other hidden features. Among its case material is Major Harold Spary’s wartime dowsing work for the Royal Aircraft Establishment and Royal Engineers, alongside accounts of professional practitioners and their methods. Historical discussion, practical instructions, illustrations, bibliography and index make this a detailed account of a longstanding British and international divining tradition.