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 Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, Charles Wentworth Upham, M. V. B. Perley, James Thacher, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells

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The True Story of Salem: Books 1-7 stands as a profound exploration of early American life, uniquely charting the socio-religious turmoil of the Salem witch trials through a robust collection of testimonies, letters, sermons, and accounts. This anthology showcases a range of literary styles from didactic exposés to impassioned narratives, providing readers with a diverse panorama of perspectives on Puritan society. The varying tones and approaches within the collection, inform and challenge contemporary understandings of a pivotal historical episode, revealing complex interplays of power, fear, and the human condition. The contributors, including notable figures such as Cotton Mather, and Charles Wentworth Upham among others, bring an authoritative depth to the study of Salem's witchcraft episodes. These authors not only represent pivotal roles within the historical context—ranging from clerical to judicial perspectives—but also align with significant cultural and literary movements of their time, such as Puritanism and the early American rationalist explorations. Together, they craft a comprehensive narrative that transcends simple historical recounting and delves into the philosophical and theological underpinnings of the events. The True Story of Salem: Books 1-7 is an indispensable collection for anyone interested in the intricacies of early American history, societal dynamics, and literature. Within its pages, readers will find a multiplicity of perspectives that not only recount but scrutinize one of the most mystifying and contentious periods in American history. This collection invites scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike to a rich academic feast that challenges perceptions and fosters a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped early American society.

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GenreHistory, Literary Classics

Length57 hrs 20 mins

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Publish dateDec 18, 2019

LanguageEnglish

1The Underground Railroad

2The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7

3Introduction

4The Author's Defence

5Enchantments Encountered

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6An Abstract of Mr. Perkins's Way for the Discovery of Witches

7A Discourse on the Wonders of the Invisible World

8An Hortatory and Necessary Address, to a Country Now Extraordinarily Alarum'd by the Wrath of the Devil

9A Narrative of an Apparition which a Gentleman in Boston, had of His Brother, Just Then Murthered in London

10A Modern Instance of Witches, Discovered and Condemned in a Tryal, Before that Celebrated Judge, Sir Matthew Hale

11I. The Tryal of G. B. at a Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held in Salem, 1692

12II. The Tryal of Bridget Bishop, Alias Oliver, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held at Salem, June 2. 1692

13III. The Tryal of Susanna Martin, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, June 29. 1692

14IV. The Tryal of Elizabeth How, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, June 30. 1692

15V. The Trial of Martha Carrier, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, Held by Adjournment at Salem, August 2. 1692

16Matter Omitted in the Trials

17The Devil Discovered

18A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches.

19A 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.

20Remarks of things more than ordinary about the Afflicted Persons

21Remarks concerning the Accused

22A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches, Sent in a Letter from Thence, to a Gentleman in London

23Cases of Conscience Concerning Evil Spirits Personating Men; Witchcrafts, Infallible Proofs of Guilt in such as are Accused with that Crime: Christian Reader

24Cases of Conscience Concerning Witchcrafts

25Postscript

26Salem Witchcraft by Charles Wentworth Upham

27Preface

28Map and Illustrations

29Index to the Map

30Town of Salem

31Grants

32Farms

33Introduction

34Salem Village (pt. 1)

35Salem Village (pt. 2)