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| 100 | 1 | _aPerley, M. V. B. | |
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_aA Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials : _bIllustrated by a Verbatim Report of the Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-01-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by MWS, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials" by M. V. B. Perley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book provides a detailed examination of the infamous witchcraft trials that took place in Salem Village during the late 17th century, focusing on the societal, legal, and personal implications of the events. It aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the trials, which have long captivated the public's imagination. The book outlines the context leading up to the trials, elaborating on the societal fears and religious fervor that contributed to the hysteria. It provides verbatim accounts of court proceedings, particularly highlighting the case of Elizabeth Howe, who was accused of witchcraft. Through the testimonies of various witnesses and community members, Perley illustrates the tragic consequences of the trials, including wrongful accusations, executions, and the deep-seated fears that plagued the community. This exploration not only sheds light on a dark chapter in American history but also serves as a reflection on human behavior, fear, and the often tragic results of mass hysteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWitchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem | ||
| 653 | _aJackson, Elizabeth, 1637-1692 | ||
| 653 | _aTrials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem | ||
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