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The Witchcraft Delusion in New England; Its Rise, Progress, and Termination, as Exhibited by Dr Cotton Mather, in The Wonders of the Invisible World: and by Mr Robert Calef, in His More Wonders of the Invisible World. With a Preface, Introduction, and Notes, by Samuel G.Drake
Author: The Witchcraft Delusion in New England
Author: The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: Its Rise, Progress, and Termination (Complete)
Author: Robert CalefPublisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465599568
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At first, Voices against Witchcraft were faint and few. Such was the Bewilderment of the human Mind in early Ages that Men hardly dared to think in Opposition to the Superstitions of the Multitude. Yet there were always some who doubted the delegated Power of the Devil, though they were not often lavish enough of their own Safety to let their Disbelief be known. Still, there are, no Doubt, some "dark Corners of the Earth" where it would not be entirely safe for one to declare publicly that there is no such Matter as Witchcraft. Nor is this so much to be wondered at, when, at the present Day, and in a Portion of our own Country, a Man cannot speak against Slavery, but at the Peril of his Life. This is no new Aspect growing out of the present Rebellion, but it has been thus many Years. Few Men dared to speak boldly against the Existence of Witchcraft before the Year 1700. Though they disbelieved in it they were afraid to attack it. They began by endeavouring to show the Insufficiency of the Evidence relied upon in particular Cases. In this Way, Frauds were detected and exposed, and the Eyes of Judges were opened. Among the early and successful Combatants of Witchcraft in England was Sir Robert Filmer. This Gentleman, though he out-went Machiavel himself in Arguments to uphold Despotism, yet he entered a pretty effectual Demurrer against the Prerogative of the Devil, as attempted to be manifested in the Persons of aged Matrons. Lancashire was distinguished above all other Counties in England in Sir Robert's Time for its Production of Witches; but when his native County, Kent, was scourged by the imaginary Arts of Satan, he thought it Time to make a public Declaration of his Views in Regard to the Nature of the Evidence made Use of for the Conviction of Witches. He therefore prepared a Treatise which he entitled "An Advertisement to the Jury-men of England, touching Witches," printed in 1680, but whether it was ever printed before does not appear from this Impression. In this Work he criticises the Productions of some of the prominent Authors in Favor of Witchcraft with much Ability.
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England - Its Rise, Progress and Termination - More Wonders of the Invisible World - With a Preface, Introductions and Notes by Samuel G. Drake -
Author: Cotton MatherPublisher:
ISBN: 9781528709668
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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Witchcraft or witchery refers to the magical abilities used by solitary practitioners and groups, and often exists in societies and communities that incorporate a magical world view. This is the third and final volume of "The Witchcraft Delusion in New England", which looks at the rise, development and end of the belief of witchcraft in America with a particular focus on New England. This fascinating volume delineates the history of American witchcraft with reference to notable cases, making it highly recommended for those with an interest in witchcraft and the supernatural. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on folklore and witchcraft
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England
Author: Cotton MatherPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752557206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1866.
Bibliotheca Americana
Author: Francis Perego HarperPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 876
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Bibliotheca Americana
Author: Catalogue of the American Library of the Late Mr. George Brinley
Author: George BrinleyPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 762
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The Witchcraft Delusion in New England: The wonders of the invisible world, by C. Mather
Author: Catalogue of the American Library of the Late Mr. George Brinley of Hartford, Conn
Author: George BrinleyPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 446
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