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LoC No.: 05002279
Title: The witchcraft delusion of 1692
Original Publication: Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1870.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692" by Gov. Thomas Hutchinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the Salem witch trials, exploring the complex social and legal dynamics that led to the widespread accusations and executions of alleged witches. Through a detailed examination of court proceedings and societal reactions, Hutchinson aims to shed light on the interplay between superstition, law, and public hysteria during this tumultuous period. At the start of the manuscript, Hutchinson discusses the difficulty in locating specific portions of his original writings regarding the witchcraft trials, hinting at the chaos surrounding the events and their documentation. He outlines the preliminary actions taken by local authorities in response to accusations of witchcraft, noting the establishment of courts and the appointment of officials for the trials. The narrative distinguishes between earlier manifestations of witchcraft accusations in Massachusetts and the more famed Salem trials, establishing a context for understanding how societal fears led to judicial practices that often disregarded rationality and justice. Hutchinson emphasizes the need for careful examination of the circumstances and motivations behind such accusations, setting the stage for a critical analysis of the Salem witch trials that follows in the manuscript. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
Contributor: Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894
EBook No.: 72626
Published: Jan 5, 2024
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Witchcraft -- New England
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05002279
Title: The witchcraft delusion of 1692
Original Publication: Boston: David Clapp & Son, 1870.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692" by Gov. Thomas Hutchinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the Salem witch trials, exploring the complex social and legal dynamics that led to the widespread accusations and executions of alleged witches. Through a detailed examination of court proceedings and societal reactions, Hutchinson aims to shed light on the interplay between superstition, law, and public hysteria during this tumultuous period. At the start of the manuscript, Hutchinson discusses the difficulty in locating specific portions of his original writings regarding the witchcraft trials, hinting at the chaos surrounding the events and their documentation. He outlines the preliminary actions taken by local authorities in response to accusations of witchcraft, noting the establishment of courts and the appointment of officials for the trials. The narrative distinguishes between earlier manifestations of witchcraft accusations in Massachusetts and the more famed Salem trials, establishing a context for understanding how societal fears led to judicial practices that often disregarded rationality and justice. Hutchinson emphasizes the need for careful examination of the circumstances and motivations behind such accusations, setting the stage for a critical analysis of the Salem witch trials that follows in the manuscript. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
Contributor: Poole, William Frederick, 1821-1894
EBook No.: 72626
Published: Jan 5, 2024
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Witchcraft -- New England
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.