Compiled from primary data, both published and unpublished, this volume captures the story of those who were instrumental in the movements development and spread.

In the opening of the first chapter, Kelly argues researching Wicca is different than researching other religions

Kelly provides an overview of the book, what is covered and not covered along with an acknowledgement of its incompleteness and incosistences. Having published the sequel to the first volume A Tapestry of Witches at the age of 81, he's still open to revisions for a revised edition.

Kelly gives information on how Covenant of the Goddess evoloved out of being Californians only to a national organization thanks to Ginny Brubaked and Dave Norman of the Temple of the Pagan Way

Kelly describes the evolution of religion