TY  - BOOK
AU  - Taylor,John M.
TI  - The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)
AV  - BF 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Witchcraft -- Connecticut -- History
KW  - Connecticut -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
N1  - Release date is 2004-05-01; Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sjaani and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12288
ER  -