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LoC No.: 11020600

Title: A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials
Illustrated by a Verbatim Report of the Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe

Credits: Produced by MWS, ellinora and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials" by M. V. B. Perley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book provides a detailed examination of the infamous witchcraft trials that took place in Salem Village during the late 17th century, focusing on the societal, legal, and personal implications of the events. It aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the trials, which have long captivated the public's imagination. The book outlines the context leading up to the trials, elaborating on the societal fears and religious fervor that contributed to the hysteria. It provides verbatim accounts of court proceedings, particularly highlighting the case of Elizabeth Howe, who was accused of witchcraft. Through the testimonies of various witnesses and community members, Perley illustrates the tragic consequences of the trials, including wrongful accusations, executions, and the deep-seated fears that plagued the community. This exploration not only sheds light on a dark chapter in American history but also serves as a reflection on human behavior, fear, and the often tragic results of mass hysteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Perley, M. V. B.

EBook No.: 54042

Published: Jan 22, 2017

Downloads: 193

Language: English

Subject: Witchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem

Subject: Jackson, Elizabeth, 1637-1692

Subject: Trials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54042:2 2017-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Perley, M. V. B. en urn:lccn:11020600 1
2025-08-10T03:49:47Z A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11020600

Title: A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials
Illustrated by a Verbatim Report of the Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth Howe

Credits: Produced by MWS, ellinora and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials" by M. V. B. Perley is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book provides a detailed examination of the infamous witchcraft trials that took place in Salem Village during the late 17th century, focusing on the societal, legal, and personal implications of the events. It aims to clarify misconceptions surrounding the trials, which have long captivated the public's imagination. The book outlines the context leading up to the trials, elaborating on the societal fears and religious fervor that contributed to the hysteria. It provides verbatim accounts of court proceedings, particularly highlighting the case of Elizabeth Howe, who was accused of witchcraft. Through the testimonies of various witnesses and community members, Perley illustrates the tragic consequences of the trials, including wrongful accusations, executions, and the deep-seated fears that plagued the community. This exploration not only sheds light on a dark chapter in American history but also serves as a reflection on human behavior, fear, and the often tragic results of mass hysteria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Perley, M. V. B.

EBook No.: 54042

Published: Jan 22, 2017

Downloads: 193

Language: English

Subject: Witchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem

Subject: Jackson, Elizabeth, 1637-1692

Subject: Trials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:54042:3 2017-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Perley, M. V. B. en urn:lccn:11020600 1