02665cam a22003373u 4500 72626 UtSlPG 20260610134659.0 m cr n 260607r20241870utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05002279 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780 The witchcraft delusion of 1692 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-05 Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692" by Gov. Thomas Hutchinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the Salem witch trials, exploring the complex social and legal dynamics that led to the widespread accusations and executions of alleged witches. Through a detailed examination of court proceedings and societal reactions, Hutchinson aims to shed light on the interplay between superstition, law, and public hysteria during this tumultuous period. At the start of the manuscript, Hutchinson discusses the difficulty in locating specific portions of his original writings regarding the witchcraft trials, hinting at the chaos surrounding the events and their documentation. He outlines the preliminary actions taken by local authorities in response to accusations of witchcraft, noting the establishment of courts and the appointment of officials for the trials. The narrative distinguishes between earlier manifestations of witchcraft accusations in Massachusetts and the more famed Salem trials, establishing a context for understanding how societal fears led to judicial practices that often disregarded rationality and justice. Hutchinson emphasizes the need for careful examination of the circumstances and motivations behind such accusations, setting the stage for a critical analysis of the Salem witch trials that follows in the manuscript. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1870 Witchcraft -- New England Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894 https://archive.org/details/witchcraftdelusi00hutc/page/n6/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72626 113351 113351