Narratives of the New England Witchcraft Cases

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By George Lincoln Burr

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George Lincoln Burr's Narratives of the New England Witchcraft Cases is a definitive collection of firsthand accounts, trial records, and contemporary writings that illuminate the hysteria and legal proceedings of the infamous New England witch trials. Focusing primarily on the 17th-century cases that culminated in the Salem witch trials, Burr presents original documents that reveal the fears, beliefs, and judicial practices of Puritan society. The book includes key testimonies, ministerial arguments, and legal rulings, offering insight into the cultural and religious anxieties that fueled the persecution of alleged witches. By preserving these primary sources, Burr provides an unfiltered look at how accusations arose, how trials unfolded, and how skepticism and opposition to the trials eventually grew. His careful editorial work contextualizes the narratives, helping modern readers understand the complexities of early American witchcraft prosecutions. A vital resource for historians, scholars of early American history, and those fascinated by witchcraft trials, this collection sheds light on one of the most notorious episodes of mass hysteria in colonial America.
Narratives of the New England Witchcraft Cases