Salem Bewitched

Complete 7 Book Collection: The Wonders of the Invisible World, The Salem Witchcraft, House of John Procter, A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials…By Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells

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Salem Bewitched presents a compelling anthology of writings that explore the infamous Salem witch trials, weaving together a tapestry of historical narratives, personal reflections, and astute analyses. Within its pages, readers will encounter a rich diversity of literary styles, ranging from firsthand accounts to critical essays, each piece contributing to a nuanced understanding of this pivotal era. The collection captures the tumultuous convergence of superstition, fear, and human frailty, punctuated by standout pieces that delve deep into the psyche of a society gripped by hysteria. As an anthology, it provides an invaluable literary context of colonial America's darker chapters, showing how past misconceptions resonate even today. The contributing authors, including noted figures such as Charles Wentworth Upham and Increase Mather, offer diverse perspectives that collectively flesh out the human and societal dynamics at play during the trials. Upham's historical investigations, alongside the Mathers' contemporaneous reflections, provide essential viewpoints that span generations and ideological divides. Aligning with the Puritan tradition and early American literary movements, their voices are complemented by the likes of James Thacher and M. V. B. Perley, whose works add layers of understanding and empathy. Together, these authors illuminate the confluence of historical, cultural, and literary influences that shape the trial narratives. This anthology is an indispensable resource for readers eager to immerse themselves in a multifaceted examination of the Salem witch trials. Its breadth of insights and variety of voices make it a unique educational tool, offering perspectives that challenge and enrich the reader's comprehension of history's complexity. As a collection, Salem Bewitched encourages a vibrant dialogue between the past and present, within the works themselves and among readers, shining a light on the human condition's ever-relevant trials and triumphs.

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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (23)

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GenreHistory, Literary Classics

Length57 hrs 9 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 9, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1Salem Bewitched

2The Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather and Increase Mather

3The Author&#x27;s Defence

4Enchantments Encountered

5An Abstract of Mr. Perkins&#x27;s Way for the Discovery of Witches

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6An Hortatory and Necessary Address, to a Country Now Extraordinarily Alarum&#x27;d by the Wrath of the Devil

7A Narrative of an Apparition which a Gentleman in Boston, had of His Brother, Just Then Murthered in London

8A Modern Instance of Witches, Discovered and Condemned in a Tryal, Before that Celebrated Judge, Sir Matthew Hale

9I. The Tryal of G. B. at a Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held in Salem, 1692

10II. The Tryal of Bridget Bishop, Alias Oliver, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held at Salem, June 2. 1692

11III. The Tryal of Susanna Martin, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, June 29. 1692

12IV. The Tryal of Elizabeth How, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, June 30. 1692

13V. The Trial of Martha Carrier, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, August 2. 1692

14Matter Omitted in the Trials

15The Devil Discovered

16A True Narrative of some Remarkable Passages relating to sundry Persons afflicted by Witchcraft at Salem Village in New-England, which happened from the 19th. of March to the 5th. of April, 1692.

17Remarks of things more than ordinary about the Afflicted Persons

18Remarks concerning the Accused

19A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches, Sent in a Letter from Thence, to a Gentleman in London

20Christian Reader

21Cases of Conscience Concerning Witchcrafts

22Postscript

23Preface

24Map and Illustrations

25Index to the Map

26Town of Salem

27Grants

28Farms