Author: Robert Calef
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040755430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination, (Vol 1 of 3)
Author: Robert Calef
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040755430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040755430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)
Author: Cotton Mather
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 555
Book Description
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3) is a seminal collection that encapsulates the fervor and introspection surrounding the witch trials that marred early American history. This anthology brings together a compendium of narratives, letters, and trial records that vividly depict the hysteria and the contrasting rational responses to the witchcraft accusations in 17th-century New England. The diversity in literary stylesfrom firsthand accounts to reflective essaysprovides a nuanced understanding of the socio-political and religious contexts that fueled the witch trials. Particularly, the collection highlights the tension between Cotton Mathers justifications for the trials and Robert Calefs critique of them, offering readers a comprehensive examination of the eras conflicting ideologies. The contributing authors, Cotton Mather and Robert Calef, represent polarized perspectives on the witch trials, encapsulating the complex interplay of fear, superstition, and rationality characteristic of Puritan New England. Their works align with larger historical and cultural movements, reflecting the perennial human struggle with ambiguity and fear of the unknown. This anthology, by presenting these contrasting views, unearths the multifaceted narratives that have shaped cultural and historical discourses on morality, justice, and religion. The Witchcraft Delusion in New England is an invaluable resource for readers interested in the dynamics of social hysteria, legal history, and cultural conflict. It offers an unparalleled insight into how societies grapple with phenomena that lie beyond the rational understanding of their time. This collection is recommended for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the interplay of history, belief, and the human condition, promising a riveting journey through a tumultuous period of American history.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 555
Book Description
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3) is a seminal collection that encapsulates the fervor and introspection surrounding the witch trials that marred early American history. This anthology brings together a compendium of narratives, letters, and trial records that vividly depict the hysteria and the contrasting rational responses to the witchcraft accusations in 17th-century New England. The diversity in literary stylesfrom firsthand accounts to reflective essaysprovides a nuanced understanding of the socio-political and religious contexts that fueled the witch trials. Particularly, the collection highlights the tension between Cotton Mathers justifications for the trials and Robert Calefs critique of them, offering readers a comprehensive examination of the eras conflicting ideologies. The contributing authors, Cotton Mather and Robert Calef, represent polarized perspectives on the witch trials, encapsulating the complex interplay of fear, superstition, and rationality characteristic of Puritan New England. Their works align with larger historical and cultural movements, reflecting the perennial human struggle with ambiguity and fear of the unknown. This anthology, by presenting these contrasting views, unearths the multifaceted narratives that have shaped cultural and historical discourses on morality, justice, and religion. The Witchcraft Delusion in New England is an invaluable resource for readers interested in the dynamics of social hysteria, legal history, and cultural conflict. It offers an unparalleled insight into how societies grapple with phenomena that lie beyond the rational understanding of their time. This collection is recommended for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the interplay of history, belief, and the human condition, promising a riveting journey through a tumultuous period of American history.
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination
Author: Cotton Calef, Robert Mather
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734044057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination by Cotton Mather, Robert Calef
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3734044057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination by Cotton Mather, Robert Calef
The Historical and Political Turn in Literary Studies
Author: Winfried Fluck
Publisher: Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN: 9783823341659
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
Publisher: Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN: 9783823341659
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
The Cry at Salem
Author: Jeffrey J. Richards
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725211378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725211378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
American Book Prices Current
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
A record of literary properties sold at auction in the United States.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
A record of literary properties sold at auction in the United States.
Catalogue of the Collection of Books
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382813637
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382813637
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Catalogue of the Collection of Books, Manuscripts, and Works of Art
Author: Henry Probasco
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Catalogue of the Vermont State Library, September 1, 1872
Author: Vermont State Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Catalogue of the Library Belonging to Mr. Thomas W. Field
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385206561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385206561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.