Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition)

Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition)

Enriched edition. The Real History & Background of the Greatest Witch Hunt Trials in AmericaBy Charles Wentworth Upham

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $1

Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition)

Length31h 49m

About this audiobook

In "Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition)", Charles Wentworth Upham delves deep into the haunting events of the Salem Witch Trials, crafting a comprehensive narrative that is both meticulously researched and deeply reflective. The book employs a narrative style that intertwines historical documentation with vivid storytelling, illuminating the social and psychological dynamics of a community gripped by fear and superstition. Upham not only chronicles the events of 1692 but also situates them within a broader context of Puritan New England, exploring themes of hysteria, morality, and the unsettling intersection of religion and law that influenced the trials' trajectory. Upham, a prominent 19th-century historian and member of the Massachusetts legislature, was profoundly influenced by the intellectual currents of his time, including the rise of rationalism and an evolving understanding of human rights. His own ancestral ties to Salem, coupled with his deep commitment to justice and understanding of civic duty, propelled him to explore the tragic consequences of fanaticism through the lens of historical scholarship. His work serves as both a cautionary tale and a critique of societal ostracism and mob mentality. Readers interested in American history, particularly the complexities of the Salem trials, will find Upham's work an invaluable resource. This complete edition not only captures the essence of the events but also provokes critical reflection on contemporary societal issues, making it a timeless read that resonates with modern themes of injustice and the power of fear. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Witch Fiction Folklore Supernatural Crime Small Town Political Intrigue Family

Audiobook details

GenreHistory

Length31 hrs 49 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 15, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

9Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 8)

2Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 1)

10Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 9)

3Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 2)

11Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 10)

4Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 3)

12Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 11)

5Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 4)

13Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 12)

Show all chaptersShow less

6Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 5)

14Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 13)

7Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 6)

15Memorable Quotes

8Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition) (pt. 7)

More from Charles Wentworth Upham

The History of Witchcraft in America

The History of Witchcraft in AmericaCharles Wentworth Upham, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, John M. Taylor, William P. Upham, M. Schele de Vere, Samuel Roberts Wells88h 52m$1 · $0

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)Charles Wentworth Upham31h 45m$1 · $0

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells57h 10m$2 · $0

Hexenkunst in Salem

Hexenkunst in SalemCharles Wentworth Upham34h 23m$2 · $0

More from History

Brave MenErnie Pyle20h 4m$1 · $0

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3

The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Vol. 3William Manchester, Paul Reid53h 24m$35

The Story of World War II

The Story of World War IIDonald L. Miller24h 53m$32

PostwarTony Judt43h 2m$40

Slave Narratives

Slave NarrativesUnited States. Work Projects Administration2h 22m$1 · $0

The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America

The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North AmericaHoward Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney10h 24m$2 · $0

East West Street

East West StreetPhilippe Sands14h 24m$23 · $0

Their Finest Hour

Their Finest HourWinston Churchill28h 13m$2 · $0

Rising Wolf the White Blackfoot

Rising Wolf the White BlackfootJames Willard Schultz4h 39m$2 · $0

Fighter PilotRobin Olds17h 3m$28

The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare

The Complete Histories / History Plays of William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare27h 40m$2 · $0

American Warlords

American WarlordsJonathan W. Jordan19h 46m$30

Berlin DiaryWilliam L. Shirer16h$28

Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant

Personal Memoirs of U. S. GrantUlysses S. Grant30h 36m$1 · $0

The Ecclesiastical History (Summarized Edition)

The Ecclesiastical History (Summarized Edition)Eusebius12h 28m$2

The Black Banners (Declassified)

The Black Banners (Declassified)Ali H. Soufan19h 15m$30

Rilla of Ingleside (Unabridged)

Rilla of Ingleside (Unabridged)Lucy Maud Montgomery13h 5m$1 · $0

Misbehaving at the Crossroads

Misbehaving at the CrossroadsHonoree Fanonne Jeffers11h 35m$29 · $0

The Complete Rougon-Macquart Cycle (All 20 Unabridged Novels in one volume)

The Complete Rougon-Macquart Cycle (All 20 Unabridged Novels in one volume)Émile Zola326h 28m$2 · $0

Plutarch’s Lives, Vol. 2

Plutarch’s Lives, Vol. 2Plutarch41h 7m$40

You may also like

The Witchcraft of Salem Village

The Witchcraft of Salem VillageShirley Jackson3h 10m$14

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells57h 10m$2 · $0

The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft

The True Story vs. Myth of WitchcraftBram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells262h 15m$2 · $0

The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)

The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)Cotton Mather, Robert Calef21h 54m$3 · $0

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)

Salem Witchcraft (Vol. 1&2)Charles Wentworth Upham31h 45m$1 · $0

Magic and Witchcraft

Magic and WitchcraftGeorge Moir2h 58m$1 · $0

The WitchRonald Hutton16h 20m$25

The Collected Works on Magic & Witchcraft

The Collected Works on Magic & WitchcraftBram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells, Margaret Murray274h 47m$1 · $0

RapunzelJacob and Wilhelm Grimm9m$2

ArbuthnotianaJohn Arbuthnot1h 41m$2 · $0

The Witch of Salem

The Witch of SalemJohn R. Musick9h 4m$2 · $0

A Treatise of Witchcraft

A Treatise of WitchcraftAlexander Roberts3h$1 · $0

InstructionsNeil Gaiman5m$4 · $0

Constable among the Heather

Constable among the HeatherNicholas Rhea5h 55m$17

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

The Fat Cat Sat on the MatNurit Karlin10m$4 · $0

Devil-May-CareElizabeth Peters7h 29m$17

Wedding Bells & Psychic Spells: Confessions of a Closet Medium, Book 8

Wedding Bells & Psychic Spells: Confessions of a Closet Medium, Book 8Nyx Halliwell6h 26mOnly with Ultra

The History of Witchcraft in Europe

The History of Witchcraft in EuropeJohn Ashton, William Godwin, Howard Williams, Frederick George Lee, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, Margaret Murray, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, E. Lynn Linton, Wilhelm Meinhold176h 12m$1 · $0

Folk LoreJames Napier5h 55m$1 · $0

Lulu and the Witch Baby

Lulu and the Witch BabyJane O'Connor10m$4 · $0