Dictionnaire infernal. Répertoire universel des êtres, des personnages, des livres, des faits et des choses qui tiennent aux apparitions, aux divinations, à la magie, [...].

Fifth edition of this popular reference book on all things diabolical. The book was first published in 1818, with six reprints between 1818 and 1863. Across nearly 600 pages Collin de Plancy (17936-1881) attempts to provide an account of all the knowledge concerning superstitions and demonology. He describes a large variety of demons, such as Asmodeus, Azazel, Bael, Lucifer. He also includes historical figures associated with the occult or free thought—from various kings and queens to Napoleon and Nostradamus.