| Title | : | The Salem Witch Hunt: A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts |
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| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 118 |
| Publication | : | Published August 5, 2019 |
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Decades after witch-hunting had begun to die down in Europe, North America was about to witness its bloodiest witch hunt in history. The Massachusetts of 1692 was a very different one to the state we know today. Populated by colonists, many of them a generation or less from life in an England bathed in religious turmoil, Massachusetts was not the safe haven that the fleeing Puritans had hoped it would be. Persecuted for their faith in Europe, the Puritans had pictured a kind of utopia founded on biblical principles. They saw the New World as a new beginning, a kind of second chance for humanity. It would be only 72 years after the arrival of the Mayflower that the events in Salem would make it blatantly obvious that humanity had already blown it again.
This is not the story of the trials. This is the story of its people. This is not an attempt to explain the events of 1692. It is an attempt to bring to life the victims who died so unjustly. In this book, we will walk side by side with the destitute Sarah Good as she realizes that after having lost all she owns, her reputation, her baby, and even her life will still be taken from her. We stand at the bar with Rebecca Nurse, a sweet little old lady who is sentenced to hang for what she must have perceived to be the most heinous of crimes. We witness George Burroughs at the gallows, a former minister now condemned to die for his supposed alliance with Satan, as he delivers a speech so stirring that it takes quick thinking from his enemies to prevent the crowd from rushing forth to cut him down. We feel our own breaths catching as we watch the cruel and greedy Sheriff George Corwin piling rocks onto the fragile eighty-year-old body of Giles Corey, who is determined to die without entering a plea so that his sons will still get the inheritance he promised them.
We will walk through this history in the footprints of those who suffered the hardest in it. The Salem witch hunt and trials killed many and ruined the lives of countless others. And this is their story.
In The Salem Witch Hunt: A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts, you will discover topics such as
Witches in Europe Salem Strange Afflictions The Affliction of Elizabeth Hubbard The Confession of Tituba Fuel on the Fire The Madness Intensifies The Reverend in League with the Devil The First Casualty Hanging A Bid for Mercy The Reverend Hangs Crushed Eight Innocent Firebrands Glimmers of Sense Not Guilty The Last Casualty Life After the Trials The Second Salem Remembering Salem And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Salem Witch Hunt, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
The Salem Witch Hunt: A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts Reviews
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Again, I am addicted to Captivating History series. It was good to revisit the horrors of the Salem Witch Trials and the people who were accused and killed unfairly. I learned a lot about the backgrounds of each person who was important in the trials and why were there supposedly guilty. At the time, many people were leaving many parts of Europe for religious persecution and going to America seemed like a way out and it was for awhile... until people started dying mysteriously. It was too easy to blame these deaths and sudden illnesses on outsiders.
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So dark! Such a monstrous event to have taken place in the history of our species by members of our species. It truly is a cautionary tale, one that reminds us of how easy it is to be swept into falsehood and viciousness especially if the crowd advocates for it. Let's hope history never repeats itself.
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multiple times while reading though this, i had to remind myself that this isnt merely fiction but a recounting of how terrifying humans can truly be as an individual and as a community
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I thought that this was an excellent overview of the events in Salem. I enjoyed that much of it was written from the point of view of the people who were victims of the hysteria.
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In 1692 Salem, Massachusetts was swept up in witch hysteria. Accusations that started in the home of Samuel Parris quickly spread throughout Salem and the surrounding areas. Soon over 200 people would find themselves accused of witchcraft and before the madness was shut down 24 people lost their lives. "The Salem Witch Hunt" covers all of the basics regarding the hysteria but never truly dives deep into what caused the issues and grazes over the victims' stories. I listened to the audiobook version of "The Salem Witch Hunt" and as a Massachusetts native was surprised to hear several key names and towns pronounced incorrectly which all could have been easily researched for accuracy. With so many books, podcasts and documentaries out there covering the Salem Witch Trials this wouldn't be my first recommendation to someone interested in learning more about this horrific part of New England history.
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Definitely a quick, fun, and easy way to learn more about the Salem witch hunt/trials that I have always found fascinating. The book tells the story about the different victims and why they may have been targeted, as well as possible explanations for the “fits” of the afflicted and the aftermath of the trials both in Salem and the United States. One of my favorite little tidbits was learning that there was an important father and son team with the names Increase and Cotton.
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A very good read if you are interested in the history of the Salem Witch Trials. I've recently found links back to several individuals (on both sides) in my family tree, so this was one of the books I started reading in my quest to learn more. It's a very "human" retelling of the story, rather than just dry historical reading.
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Very good read! Quick, easy to read, and full of information about specific figures in the Salem Witch trials. I was hoping for more information on the Wilkins family who played a big part in the trials as well but no mention of them. Great book, still, and would recommend for anyone who liked history and history on persecution of witches.
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A great summary of the witch trials for those just getting familiar with what took place, the names and potential motivations involved.
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Unnecessary backstory on some people involved. As a whole it was short.
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Explains how a population can be overtaken by fanaticism and madness
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This was a thought provoking book for me. It’s a study on human behavior. Nothing in human behavior has changed in all these years.
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Perfect length and dive
The depth of the book was perfect for me. Read it on a trip to Salem this fall . The book tells you what you need to know with no fluff or repetition. -
Another fun KindleUnlimited find! These “Captivating History” books are easy to read and very informative. Will definitely be reading more.
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History
This takes you back in time to see how and why the witch trials were held. Many interesting facts and ideas -
More books on the witch trials. Honestly these books are starting to run together for me. I gain something from each one though.
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Informative and interesting.
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"... ordinary vices hanged nineteen people, tortured one to death, and allowed six others to die lingering deaths in jail, as well as to destroy the lives of the other accused who were imprisoned for so long." This book provides information about the Salem witch trials and the possible explanations for the trials occurring. There were some things I remembered from school, but much of what was presented in the book, did not make it into my history lessons. The first example of this is that the Puritans came to the New World to escape persecution and then less than eighty years later began persecuting people they knew. The second example is Rye bread and how it "is prone to a fungus named Claviceps purpurea, from which the drug LSD is derived." Dang!
History, Captivating. The Salem Witch Hunt: A Captivating Guide to the Hunt and Trials of People Accused of Witchcraft in Colonial Massachusetts (Captivating History) (p. 100 & p. 97). Kindle Edition. " -
This is a good rehashing of what occurred to the people involved in the Salem Witch Trials, from the victims to Judge Hathorne and Sheriff George Corwin. Well written, it shows the level of research when little known tidbits are also added to the narrative. I was engrossed in this book, probably because I’ve read just about everything I could about this dark period or our history. There’s plenty of links listed at the end of the book for you to continue on with your research. This is a short book, but there is a lot of information and history packed into the pages.
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Remember the innocent victims
I found this book to be very compelling. So many innocent people, from unborn babies to the aged, men and women, poor or rich, slave or free, were put to death on the whim of teenage girls. The author of the book must have researched many documents, wills, court reports, etc. because there was so much detail about the victims. I did not know much about the trials in Sale and this book filled so many gaps. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the early history of America. -
Reasonable summary. Interesting how the US deal with this sad and reveling case. In my country, Brazil, we did not have the inquisition here. But all accusers were sent to Portugal to be 'judged'. We do no hear much mention about those atrocities. No details. No names. Family relations and so on. Very disturbing. It is no coincidence that my country, despite being the biggest Catholic society, is so violent and unfair. Something is not working very well here.
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Buyer beware: this is more historical fiction than it is a history book. It's a fine read as a historical fiction, but considering the frequent embellishments, claims without citations, and a reference section that appears to be mostly personal blogs and Wikipedia, it's not exactly a good history book. As an enjoyable read, I'd give it an 7/10. As a book that purports to explain and teach a period of history, I'd give it a 1. Know before you buy.
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I enjoyed this and the style in which is was written but in the pursuit of being brief I think it probably lacked some of the detail that would have made it more interesting.
Due to the number of parties involved and the similarities of the names I found it a little confusing to follow what was happening to who at what point however history is what it is the author can't change that. -
Good Factual History.
I found this to be very enlightening. I liked the facts it presented. I wish more of the names of those arrested but released, we're revealed. I am looking for more info on my Farrington ancestor who was accused.
