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100	1		_aTaylor, John M. _q(John Metcalf), _d1845-1918
245	1	4	_aThe Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697)
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWitchcraft -- Connecticut -- History
653			_aConnecticut -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12288
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