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There are few episodes in American history as interesting and controversial as the Salem Witch Trials. This work provides a revealing analysis of what it was like to live in Massachusetts during that time, creating a nuanced profile of New England Puritans and their culture.

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Through its extensive use of primary source materials and provision of explanations, this book places readers into the context of late 17th-century Salem to shed light on one of the darkest events in American historythe Salem witch trials.

The Salem witch trials are one of the most fascinating events in American history.

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Includes: five essays exploring the event, including historical background, interpretations, and aftermath; biographical sketches of every player involved in the trials, from ministers to afflicted girls; 50 document excerpts, including petitions, letters, and revealing trial testimony; a chronology of events; and an annotated bibliography.