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   The Witches: Salem, 1692

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   Stacy Schiff 

   

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   Stacy Schiff's The Witches: Salem, 1692 is an exhaustive and detailed account of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. The book delves into the historical events surrounding the witch hunts, exploring the religious, social, and political factors that contributed to the hysteria. Schiff synthesizes primary sources to provide a chronological narrative of the trials, shedding light on the lives of the accused, accusers, judges, and clergy involved in the proceedings. The writing style immerses the reader in the claustrophobic world of Salem during this tumultuous period, offering a deep dive into the complexities of the witch trials.
   

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   salem witch trials

   historical account

   witch hunts hysteria

   puritan life context
   IN 1692 THE Massachusetts Bay Colony executed fourteen women, five men, and two dogs for witchcraft. The sorcery materialized in January. The first hanging took place in June, the last in September; a...

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