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The Wonders of the Invisible World

Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England, to which is added A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches

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Cotton Mather

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148 Seiten
6 Lesestunden

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Focusing on the Salem witch trials of the late 18th century, the narrative provides a detailed exploration of the events and the societal fears surrounding witchcraft in New England. Cotton Mather presents firsthand accounts and observations of supernatural occurrences he attributed to the witches, offering insight into the mindset of the time and the moral panic that ensued. The book serves as both a historical record and a reflection on the complexities of belief and fear in a community gripped by hysteria.