02320cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324501360015426400510029030000470034133600260038833700260041433800360044050000310047650800630050752012000057053400450177065300680181565300630188385600430194699900170198917845UtSlPG20260610133421.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBF1 aUpham, Charles Wentworth,d1802-187510aSalem Witchcraft, Volumes I and II :bWith an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-24  aLinda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Salem Witchcraft, Volumes I and II" by Charles Wentworth Upham is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the infamous witchcraft trials of 1692 in Salem Village, presenting a detailed examination of the events, societal influences, and implications surrounding the hysteria that led to the execution of numerous individuals accused of witchcraft. Upham aims to shed light on a pivotal moment in American history, focusing on the psychological and social dynamics that contributed to this dark chapter.  The opening of the text introduces the reader to the author's intent and background for the work, originally based on lectures given years prior. Upham emphasizes the significance of understanding historical events to learn from the past and to foster a more informed society. He outlines the aim to provide a thorough and accurate portrayal of the witch trials, highlighting how misinformation can distort public perception and memory. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed inquiry into the trials, encouraging readers to reflect on the broader implications of fear and superstition within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem -- History -- 17th century  aSalem (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-177540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17845  c59231d59231