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Author : Paul Boyer
Release : 1977-12-21
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Salem Witchcraft Papers by : Paul Boyer
Download or read book The Salem Witchcraft Papers written by Paul Boyer. This book was released on 1977-12-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Works Progress Administration created in 1935; name changed in 1939 to Work Projects Administration.
Author : Paul S. Boyer
Release : 1977
Genre : Massachusetts
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Book Synopsis The Salem Witchcraft Papers by : Paul S. Boyer
Download or read book The Salem Witchcraft Papers written by Paul S. Boyer. This book was released on 1977. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frances Hill
Release : 2009-06-16
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Salem Witch Trials Reader by : Frances Hill
Download or read book The Salem Witch Trials Reader written by Frances Hill. This book was released on 2009-06-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of a Puritan theocracy threatened by change, in a population terrified not only of eternal damnation but of the earthly dangers of Indian massacres and recurrent smallpox epidemics, a small group of girls denounces a black slave and others as worshipers of Satan. Within two years, twenty men and women are hanged or pressed to death and over a hundred others imprisoned and impoverished. In The Salem Witch Trials Reader, Frances Hill provides and astutely comments upon the actual documents from the trial--examinations of suspected witches, eyewitness accounts of "Satanic influence," as well as the testimony of those who retained their reason and defied the madness. Always drawing on firsthand documents, she illustrates the historical background to the witchhunt and shows how the trials have been represented, and sometimes distorted, by historians--and how they have fired the imaginations of poets, playwrights, and novelists. For those fascinated by the Salem witch trials, this is compelling reading and the sourcebook.
Author : Anonymous
Release : 2022-10-26
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 654/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Records Of Salem Witchcraft: Copied From The Original Documents; Volume 1 by : Anonymous
Download or read book Records Of Salem Witchcraft: Copied From The Original Documents; Volume 1 written by Anonymous. This book was released on 2022-10-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : K. David Goss
Release : 2007-12-30
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The Salem Witch Trials by : K. David Goss
Download or read book The Salem Witch Trials written by K. David Goss. This book was released on 2007-12-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the enduring fascination of the Salem witch trials is the fact that, to date, no one theory has been able to fully explain the events that ravaged Salem in 1692. Countless causes, from ergot-infected rye to actual demonic posession, have been offered to explain why the accusations and erratic behavior of seven village girls left hundreds accused, over 20 dead, and the townspeople of eastern Massachusetts shaken. Through a multitude of resources, this authoritative reference guide explores the Salem Witchcraft episode, including the religious and political climate in Puritan New England, and accessibly summarizes the major interpretations of, and reactions to, the events, from the seventeenth century until the present day. Biographical sketches of each person central to the events—including afflicted girls, victims, ministers, and magistrates—add a human element, and primary document excerpts—including petitions, letters, and revealing testimony—give a firsthand glimpse of the proceedings in the players' own words. A chronology of events, a glossary of terms, an annotated bibliography, and over 25 photos make this a must-have resource for students of American history, criminal justice, gender issues, and culture. A must-have for any student of American history, this resource gives a unique glimpse into the 17th century politics, religious culture, and gender issues that created the Salem witchcraft episode, and gives context to an impact that still resonates today, in everything from modern political life to popular culture.
