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_aWheelwright, Ebenezer, _d1800-1877 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Salem Belle: A Tale of 1692 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-12-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Salem Belle: A Tale of 1692" by Ebenezer Wheelwright is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the notorious Salem witch trials, exploring themes of superstition, love, and the social dynamics of New England during this tumultuous period. The story primarily revolves around Walter Strale, a young scholar entangled in the complexities of romance and religious fervor, as well as his relationship with the beautiful Mary Graham. The opening of "The Salem Belle" provides insight into the atmospheric tension of the 1692 Salem witch trials and introduces key characters and their motivations. Two young men, Walter Strale and James Lyford, engage in a dialogue that highlights Walter's apprehension about love amidst the austere and superstitious Puritan society he inhabits. Their conversation reveals Walter’s affection for Mary and his internal conflict regarding societal norms, while Lyford offers counsel on the dangers of neglecting true feelings and responsibilities. The introduction also hints at the broader themes of superstition and the consequences of public hysteria, setting a stage rich in both personal and historical intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRevenge -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTrials (Witchcraft) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSalem (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction | ||
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