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OverviewExploring the history of witchcraft in the United States, this book starts with the witch-hunts during the Colonial Period and ends with the modern day followers of Wicca. Chapters present stories of accused witches in American colonies before 1692 and the events leading up to the Salem witch trials, including the tragic aftermath. Chapters include full text or excerpts from trial transcripts, diary entries, public notices and many other primary sources, including ""Malleus Maleficarum""; testimony of Ann Putnam, Sr. against Martha Corey and Rebecca Nurse; the diary of Samuel Sewall; and Carl L. Weschke, ""Principles of Wiccan Belief"". Biographical essays highlight prominent figures related to the Salem witch trials, including Rachel Clinton, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rebecca Towne Nurse and many others. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peggy Saari , Elizabeth M. ShawPublisher: Cengage Gale Imprint: U.X.L. Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.885kg ISBN: 9780787648350ISBN 10: 0787648353 Pages: 235 Publication Date: 01 September 2000 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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