02446cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000210012624501310014726400510027830000470032933600260037633700260040233800360042850000310046450801850049552011980068053400450187865300410192365300340196465300500199885600430204899900170209154042UtSlPG20260610134239.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11020600  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBF1 aPerley, M. V. B.12aA Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials :bIllustrated by a Verbatim Report of the Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-01-22  aProduced by MWS, ellinora and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)  a"A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials" by M. V. B. Perley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book provides a detailed examination of the infamous witchcraft trials that took place in Salem Village during the late 17th century, focusing on the societal, legal, and personal implications of the events. It aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the trials, which have long captivated the public's imagination.  The book outlines the context leading up to the trials, elaborating on the societal fears and religious fervor that contributed to the hysteria. It provides verbatim accounts of court proceedings, particularly highlighting the case of Elizabeth Howe, who was accused of witchcraft. Through the testimonies of various witnesses and community members, Perley illustrates the tragic consequences of the trials, including wrongful accusations, executions, and the deep-seated fears that plagued the community. This exploration not only sheds light on a dark chapter in American history but also serves as a reflection on human behavior, fear, and the often tragic results of mass hysteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem  aJackson, Elizabeth, 1637-1692  aTrials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54042  c94876d94876