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_aMusick, John R. _q(John Roy), _d1849-1901 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Witch of Salem; or, Credulity Run Mad |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-08-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Lark Speyer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Witch of Salem; or, Credulity Run Mad" by John R. Musick is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work is set in the late 17th century, during the tumultuous times around the Salem witch trials, and intertwines the fates of several characters, including Charles Stevens and Cora Waters, within the backdrop of superstition and religious fervor. The narrative promises to explore themes of hysteria, moral conflict, and the grip of superstition on society, making it a captivating read for those interested in historical fiction centered on significant socio-cultural phenomena. The opening of the book sets a foreboding tone as it introduces a horseman nearing the infamous village of Salem on a stormy autumn night, hinting at underlying tension. Through the dialogue of three hunters, the narrative highlights the pervasive belief in witchcraft and other supernatural forces, reflecting the fears of the time. We are introduced to Charles Stevens, a jovial young man who will soon encounter the strange happenings in Salem, as well as the mysterious stranger whom he finds and helps, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of character connections and the tragedies that will unfold. The atmosphere is charged with the tensions that would eventually lead to tragic events rooted in suspicion and fear of witchcraft, giving readers a glimpse into the complexities of human behavior driven by societal pressures and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aWitches -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aTrials (Witchcraft) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSalem (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction | ||
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_aCarter, F. A. _q(Freeland A.), _d1856-1948 |
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