Publisher's Synopsis
Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story Of Witchcraft is a historical novel written by Pauline Bradford Mackie and published in 1898. The book is set in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous witch trials of 1692. The story follows the life of a young girl named Barbara, who is accused of being a witch and is forced to face the harsh realities of the witch hunt.The novel explores the themes of superstition, fear, and hysteria that characterized the Salem witch trials. It also delves into the social and political tensions of the time, including the religious conflicts between the Puritan settlers and the Native Americans.The book is written in an old-fashioned style, with archaic language and spellings that evoke the atmosphere of the colonial era. It includes a cast of memorable characters, including the wise old healer, Goody Nurse, and the cruel and manipulative Reverend Parris.Overall, Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story Of Witchcraft is a gripping tale of persecution and survival, set against the backdrop of one of the darkest periods in American history. It remains a classic work of historical fiction that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.
