Publisher's Synopsis
A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials is a book written by M.V.B. Perley that delves into the infamous witch trials that took place in Salem Village, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the trials, the trials themselves, and their aftermath. It explores the social, political, and religious context of the time and examines the role that fear, superstition, and hysteria played in the accusations of witchcraft. The author also discusses the various theories and explanations that have been put forward to explain the witch trials and their impact on American history and culture. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Salem witch trials and their lasting significance.1911. Illustrated by a Verbatim Report of the Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe. Partial Contents: The witch, her antiquity; Modern witch, her persecution; Witch school; Names of court, jury and those hanged; Lofty character of the condemned; Mrs. Howe's case; The witnesses; Imprisonment and execution; Who were the Howes. Fascinating!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
