{"title":"Witch Trials","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the candle, the courtroom. This collection gathers the chronicles, trial records, and histories of those accused in Salem, Scotland, Newcastle, Lancaster, Connecticut, and across Europe, along with the historical fiction that keeps their names spoken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWithin these pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary sources and trial proceedings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScholarly histories of the European and colonial witch hunts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical fiction and young-reader editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead to remember. Read to understand the long shadow these trials cast on every path that came after.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-storm-of-witchcraft-the-salem-trials-and-the-american-experience-paperback","title":"A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmerson W. Baker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America. Villagers--mainly young women--suffered from unseen torments that caused them to writhe, shriek, and contort their bodies, complaining of pins stuck into their flesh and of being haunted by specters. Believing that they suffered from assaults by an invisible spirit, the community began a hunt to track down those responsible for the demonic work. The resulting Salem Witch Trials, culminating in the execution of 19 villagers, persists as one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in American history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistorians have speculated on a web of possible causes for the witchcraft that stated in Salem and spread across the region-religious crisis, ergot poisoning, an encephalitis outbreak, frontier war hysteria--but most agree that there was no single factor. Rather, as Emerson Baker illustrates in this seminal new work, Salem was \"a perfect storm\" a unique convergence of conditions and events that produced something extraordinary throughout New England in 1692 and the following years, and which has haunted us ever since. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaker shows how a range of factors in the Bay colony in the 1690s, including a new charter and government, a lethal frontier war, and religious and political conflicts, set the stage for the dramatic events in Salem. Engaging a range of perspectives, he looks at the key players in the outbreak--the accused witches and the people they allegedly bewitched, as well as the judges and government officials who prosecuted them--and wrestles with questions about why the Salem tragedy unfolded as it did, and why it has become an enduring legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSalem in 1692 was a critical moment for the fading Puritan government of Massachusetts Bay, whose attempts to suppress the story of the trials and erase them from memory only fueled the popular imagination. Baker argues that the trials marked a turning point in colonial history from Puritan communalism to Yankee independence, from faith in collective conscience to skepticism toward moral governance. 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È una narrazione di alcuni processi per stregoneria. I giudici hanno presieduto ad alcuni di questi processi nei tribunali; i funzionari della chiesa ne hanno condotti altri. Alcuni di quelli accusati di stregoneria hanno subito brutalità e tortura e alcuni sono rimasti emarginati dopo i loro processi. D'altra parte, molte delle streghe del sud hanno vinto i loro casi e alcune di loro hanno ricevuto danni dai loro abusatori. In quei casi in cui gli accusati si sono presentati davanti ai leader della chiesa e alle loro rispettive congregazioni, la pena per stregoneria è stata l'escomunicazione. Si può sostenere che un procedimento ecclesiastico non sia un processo, ma la maggior parte delle sette principali (ad esempio i presbiteriani) indica i procedimenti di escomunicazione come processi. Bisogna anche ricordare che nei secoli passati, molti consideravano la separazione dalla chiesa una punizione molto severa. L'autore non è molto interessato alle attività specifiche degli individui accusati di essere streghe. Naturalmente, non aveva altra scelta che riportare le prove che i testimoni hanno fornito contro questi uomini e donne accusati di stregare i loro vicini. Questo include accuse di attività soprannaturali. Tuttavia, se il lettore si aspetta storie fantasiose di streghe che praticano le loro arti nere dementi e demoniache, rimarrà deluso. L'autore è interessato alle reazioni di coloro che sospettavano streghe nel loro ambiente. Quindi, analizza attentamente come le persone si sono comportate quando si sono trovate di fronte allo spettro di streghe nelle loro comunità. Queste reazioni rivelano molto sulle persone di quel tempo - e di questo tempo anche. L'autore aveva numerosi casi tra cui scegliere, ma ha deciso di concentrarsi su casi con cui la maggior parte dei lettori non ha molta familiarità. Naturalmente, nelle comunità in cui sono avvenuti questi processi, questi casi sono famosi. Non c'era bisogno di presentare molti casi simili di processi per stregoneria. I nove casi trattati qui sono sufficienti per dare un buon quadro dei processi per stregoneria nel Sud degli Stati Uniti. Oltre ai nove processi trattati qui, l'autore ha aggiunto diversi capitoli che approfondiscono l'argomento. Questi capitoli forniranno al lettore un'idea di come i nostri antenati vedevano la stregoneria e come hanno cercato di combatterla. L'autore ha collocato questi casi in ordine cronologico. Si estendono su un periodo di oltre due secoli. Dove possibile, l'autore ha fatto affidamento su documenti ufficiali dei tribunali e della chiesa per riportare questi casi. Ha anche utilizzato lettere, articoli di giornale e altri materiali prodotti nel momento in cui i casi sono avvenuti. L'autore ha cercato di rimanere distaccato, equilibrato e serio nella presentazione di questi casi. Tuttavia, alcuni dei processi per stregoneria contenevano elementi umoristici che non poteva fare a meno di includere. Infine, l'autore ricorda al lettore che nei tempi in cui sono avvenuti questi processi (tra il 1626 e il 1859); un gran numero di persone credeva che la stregoneria fosse reale e male - l'opera del Diavolo. Per queste persone, una strega che agiva per volere del Diavolo era reale - e pericolosa - come qualsiasi bestia selvaggia. A volte le motivazioni di coloro che accusavano i loro vicini di essere streghe non avevano nulla a che fare con la stregoneria. Invece, molti uomini e donne hanno affrontato accuse di stregoneria perché qualcuno voleva fare loro del male e credeva che un'accusa di stregoneria fosse il mezzo migliore per raggiungere quello scopo. 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She edited the collection \u003ci\u003eAssimilation and Subversion in Earlier American Literature\u003c\/i\u003e and has contributed essays to \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indian Rhetorics of Survivance, Women as Sites of Culture, Postscript: A Journal of Criticism and Theory, In-Between: Essays and Studies in Literary Criticism\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67549333684394,"sku":"9780786439836","price":53.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/5OsqeZJjW89780786439836_d2065715-c132-4e09-a7ae-e58237bc2daf.webp?v=1790816382"},{"product_id":"witch-trials-legends-and-lore-of-maryland-dark-strange-and-true-tales-paperback","title":"Witch Trials, Legends, and Lore of Maryland: Dark, Strange, and True Tales - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam H. Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes a witch's ghost haunt a park in Annapolis? Why should Baltimore really be called Charm City? What weird stories and traditions regarding witches in the Chesapeake region are true and where did the others originate? What is the real history of witchcraft in early Maryland? How were accusations of witchcraft handled by the authorities? Why did Maryland not suffer the same fate as Salem in 1692?Reviewing early Maryland records, newspaper articles, and other accounts from the 17th to the early 20th century, this book answers these questions and more, while revealing Maryland's fascinating witch-related history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam H. 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Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \"The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut,\" John M. Taylor meticulously examines the witchcraft trials that engulfed New England during the late 17th century, focusing specifically on Connecticut's unique cultural and legal landscapes. Taylor's scholarly approach combines rigorous historical analysis with vivid narrative techniques, evocatively bringing to life the hysteria, social dynamics, and legal proceedings surrounding these trials. The book is set against the backdrop of colonial Puritanism, illuminating how religious fervor, societal pressures, and communal paranoia influenced both the accused and the accusers, making it a critical contribution to the literature on witchcraft and colonial American history. John M. Taylor, a historian with a profound interest in early American sociology and legal history, draws on extensive archival research to enrich his narrative. His background in anthropology and history provides a unique lens through which he explores the intersections of belief, power, and gender in puritanical society. This book can be seen as a culmination of Taylor's life-long endeavor to unpack the socio-political implications of superstition and law during a tumultuous era in American history. For scholars, students, and enthusiasts of early American history, \"The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut\" is an essential read that offers not only a detailed account of witchcraft hysteria but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of societal paranoia. Taylor's eloquent prose and thorough research invite readers to reconsider the historical complexities of witchcraft and its lingering impact on contemporary discussions around justice and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67549333749930,"sku":"9788027343003","price":11.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/dLRkjdRaoQ9788027343003.webp?v=1790816383"},{"product_id":"european-witch-trials-rle-witchcraft-their-foundations-in-popular-and-learned-culture-1300-1500-paperback","title":"European Witch Trials (Rle Witchcraft): Their Foundations in Popular and Learned Culture, 1300-1500 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Kieckhefer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn popular tradition witches were either practitioners of magic or people who were objectionable in some way, but for early European courts witches were heretics and worshippers of the Devil. This study concentrates on the period between 1300 and 1500 when ideas about witchcraft were being formed and witch-hunting was gathering momentum. It is concerned with distinguishing between the popular and learned ideas of witchcraft. The author has developed his own methodology for distinguishing popular from learned concepts, which provides adequate substantiation for the acceptance of some documents and the rejection of others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis distinction is followed by an analysis of the contents of folk tradition regarding witchcraft, the most basic feature of which is its emphasis on sorcery, including bodily harm, love magic, and weather magic, rather than diabolism. The author then shows how and why learned traditions became superimposed on popular notions - how people taken to court for sorcery were eventually convicted on the further charge of devil worship. 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In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. \u003cbr\u003e The sleepy town of Salem, Massachusetts was not unlike every other small village that dotted the countryside around Boston until 1692, when religious authorities held a series of hearings accusing dozens of people of witchcraft across a handful of towns outside of Boston, including Ipswich and Andover. However, since the most notorious trials were held in Salem, they have been known ever since as the Salem Witch Trials. \u003cbr\u003e Today the Salem Witch Trials are often remembered as being a relic of a superstitious past, and Salem has transformed itself into a tourist haven and Halloween destination by capitalizing off the Salem Witch trials. But it was deadly serious in 1692, when 19 men and women found themselves taken to \"Gallows Hill\" and hanged for being witches. Another man who was over 80 years old was pressed to death for refusing to be tried for witchcraft. And from February 1692 - May 1693, hundreds of others were accused of witchcraft, and dozens of them were imprisoned for months until the mass hysteria finally died down. \u003cbr\u003e The Salem Witch Trials are still taught to American schoolchildren, but much of the context is removed from the narrative, and important questions are often never posed. How did the Salem Witch Trials go on for over a year? Why did it happen in Salem? Why were the condemned people accused of witchcraft? American Legends: The Salem Witch Trials chronicles the history that led up to the infamous trials, and the legends and myths surrounding them. 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