The Wonders of the Invisible World: Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England

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The book delves into Cotton Mather's complex role in the Salem witch trials, highlighting his defense of the court's decisions in "Wonders of the Invisible World." Mather examines six notorious witchcraft cases, supported by Lt. Governor William Stoughton, and explores the theme of Satan's influence as evidence of Christ's imminent return. Despite his defense of the trials, Mather expresses discomfort with the court's methods, leading to a lasting controversy surrounding his work, which he himself described as "that reviled Book."