Narratives of the Witchcraft Cases 1648 to 1706 is a book written by George Lincoln Burr. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that document the witchcraft cases that occurred in New England between the years 1648 and 1706. The author has compiled various court records, letters, and other documents that provide a detailed account of the trials and executions of people accused of witchcraft during this period. The book also includes an introduction by the author that provides historical context and ...
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Narratives of the Witchcraft Cases 1648 to 1706 is a book written by George Lincoln Burr. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that document the witchcraft cases that occurred in New England between the years 1648 and 1706. The author has compiled various court records, letters, and other documents that provide a detailed account of the trials and executions of people accused of witchcraft during this period. The book also includes an introduction by the author that provides historical context and analysis of the events. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft in New England and the early American colonies.1914. A volume in the Original Narratives of Early American History series. These narratives of witchcraft are no fairy tales. Weird as they seem to us, they were the most intense of realities to thousands of men and women in 17th century America. They were the bulletins of a war more actual, more cruel, more momentous, than any fray of flesh and blood. To those enlisted in this war in the age-long war of Heaven with Hell, they were instruction, encouragement and appeal. To count the matter a panic local to New England, or even a passing madness in the Christian world, is to take a narrow view of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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