02482cam a22003373u 4500 42318 UtSlPG 20260610133952.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism : With Dr. Doddridge's Dream Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-12 Produced by eagkw, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism" by Wells et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the notorious Salem witch trials and the events surrounding it, emphasizing the societal ignorance and superstitions that fueled the persecutions. Additionally, the book touches on the emergence of modern spiritualism, scrutinizing how these past events intertwine with contemporary supernatural beliefs. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Salem witch trials, beginning with a description of the town and its historical significance. It highlights the societal changes that occurred in Salem and the factors that contributed to the tragic events of the witchcraft accusations. The introduction emphasizes the role of ignorance and bigotry in leading to public hysteria. The focus shifts to Mr. Upham's efforts to document the history and the various characters involved, including the ministers and accused individuals, underscoring the moral and intellectual progress that society seeks to achieve in light of such dark episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spiritualism Upham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875. Salem witchcraft Witchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42318 83157 83157