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100 1 _aPeterson, Henry,
_d1818-1891
245 1 0 _aDulcibel: A Tale of Old Salem
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-11
508 _aProduced by Marcia, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Dulcibel: A Tale of Old Salem" by Henry Peterson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the infamous Salem witch trials, it focuses on the life of Dulcibel Burton, an orphaned heiress navigating the dangerous social landscape of Salem village amidst accusations of witchcraft and local rivalries. The story seems to delve into themes of love, jealousy, and the fervor of the Puritan community, with Dulcibel caught in a web of emotional and societal conflict. The opening portion introduces readers to the historical backdrop of Salem village and its tumultuous atmosphere fueled by disputes and witchcraft hysteria. We meet Jethro Sands, who grapples with his feelings for Dulcibel, while she faces growing complications in her relationships, particularly with Jethro and his rival, Leah Herrick. As tensions rise, the text hints at the burgeoning witchcraft accusations that will soon envelop the village, showcasing the characters’ interpersonal dynamics against this rapidly unfolding historical drama. This initial glimpse establishes the tone and introduces key players in a narrative that interweaves romance with the treacherous nature of societal fears. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWitches -- Fiction
653 _aTrials (Witchcraft) -- Fiction
653 _aSalem (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
700 1 _aPyle, Howard,
_d1853-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20569
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