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100 1 _aWells, Samuel R.
_q(Samuel Roberts),
_d1820-1875
245 1 4 _aThe Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism :
_bWith Dr. Doddridge's Dream
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-12
508 _aProduced by eagkw, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism" by Wells et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the notorious Salem witch trials and the events surrounding it, emphasizing the societal ignorance and superstitions that fueled the persecutions. Additionally, the book touches on the emergence of modern spiritualism, scrutinizing how these past events intertwine with contemporary supernatural beliefs. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Salem witch trials, beginning with a description of the town and its historical significance. It highlights the societal changes that occurred in Salem and the factors that contributed to the tragic events of the witchcraft accusations. The introduction emphasizes the role of ignorance and bigotry in leading to public hysteria. The focus shifts to Mr. Upham's efforts to document the history and the various characters involved, including the ministers and accused individuals, underscoring the moral and intellectual progress that society seeks to achieve in light of such dark episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpiritualism
653 _aUpham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875. Salem witchcraft
653 _aWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem
700 1 _aStowe, Harriet Beecher,
_d1811-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42318
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