02184cam a22003133u 4500 12288 UtSlPG 20260610133307.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Taylor, John M. (John Metcalf), 1845-1918 The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)" by John M. Taylor is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the witchcraft trials and the resulting societal delusions that gripped the colony of Connecticut for over fifty years. It aims to illuminate the historical context and the beliefs that led to the persecution of many individuals accused of witchcraft, often based on superstition and fear. The beginning of the work presents an array of documents and illustrations directly from the colonial records, including grand jury presentments and indictments related to witchcraft. The text highlights the testimonies against individuals like Mary Staple and John Carrington, showcasing the formal accusations and the grave implications of being labeled a witch in that era. In this opening portion, Taylor introduces the complex interplay of theology, humanity's fear of the unknown, and the legal framework that drove the witch hunts, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how these events unfolded in colonial Connecticut. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Witchcraft -- Connecticut -- History Connecticut -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12288 53706 53706