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Hook line: A gripping historical look at the Salem witchcraft trials and their far-reaching consequences, told through contemporary accounts and reflections.
This nonfiction collection presents the tangled story of fear, faith, and colonial life in New England. It brings together examinations, accusations, and the social tremors that followed the Salem crises, offering a careful look at how belief and rumor shaped justice.
The narrative relies on the voices of the time, tracing how communities responded to alleged witchcraft, how trials unfolded, and what happened to those accused. It also includes an appendix listing the lives lost and the people involved in the justice process, providing a sobering record of a pivotal chapter in American history.
- Direct excerpts and summaries of examinations, accusations, and testimonies
- Context on the social and religious environment of colonial New England
- A documented list of executed and condemned individuals from the period
Ideal for readers interested in early American history, legal history, and the social dynamics of mass hysteria in a historical setting.
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Salem Witchcraft : Comprising More Wonders of the Invisible World, Collected by Robert Calef; And Wonders of the Invisible World (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018
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