The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

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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The anthology, *The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7*, provides an illuminating exploration into the complex and turbulent period of the Salem witch trials through a meticulously curated selection of writings. Ranging across a variety of literary styles, from first-hand accounts and journalistic observations to reflective essays, the collection unfolds the multifaceted nature of this infamous chapter in history. Without attributing to a singular author, standout pieces capture harrowing narratives and nuanced analyses, enriched by the dramatic tension between fear and reason that characterized Salem in 1692. The contributors, including notable figures such as Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, and Cotton Mather, offer a collective voice that transcends mere recounting, delving deep into cultural, historical, and spiritual dimensions. These authors, who partook in or observed the witch trials era, bring authenticity and depth, reflecting broader colonial and theological discourses that shaped New England's society. This diversity of perspectives anchors the anthology in the historical and literary movements of puritanical America, blending personal insights with broader social critique. Readers are invited to engage with this compendium as a portal into a crucial American historical narrative, rendered with rich authenticity and scholarly insight. The anthology'Äôs breadth and depth provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore varied interpretations and experiences of the Salem witch trials. This collection is invaluable for those seeking to understand the period's complexities, offering educational insights and fostering dialogue about the intersection of superstition, belief, and power in early American society.

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GenreHistory, Literary Classics

Length57 hrs 10 mins

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Publish dateDec 12, 2023

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1The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

57XI.

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

58XII.

3The Author&#x27;s Defence

59XIII.

4Enchantments Encountered

60XIV.

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

62XVI.

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

63XVII.

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

64XVIII.

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

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

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

67Notice

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

68Introduction

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

69Mrs. Howe’s Case

14Matter Omitted in the Trials

70Descendants of James Howe

15The Devil Discovered

71Descendants of James Howe Ipswich Howes—James Branch

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.

72Witchcraft and Sorcery

17Remarks of things more than ordinary about the Afflicted Persons

73Salem Witchcraft

18Remarks concerning the Accused

74House of John Procter, Witchcraft Martyr, 1692 by William P. Upham

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

75The Place

20Christian Reader

76The Salemite of Forty Years Ago

21Cases of Conscience Concerning Witchcrafts

77How the Subject was Opened

22Postscript