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WitchHunting in SeventeenthCentury New England: A Documentary History 16381693, Second Edition,New
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This superb documentary collection illuminates the history of witchcraft and witchhunting in seventeenthcentury New England. The cases examined begin in 1638, extend to the Salem outbreak in 1692, and document for the first time the extensive StamfordFairfield, Connecticut, witchhunt of 16921693. Here one encounters witchhunts through the eyes of those who participated in them: the accusers, the victims, the judges. The original texts tell in vivid detail a multidimensional story that conveys not only the process of witchhunting but also the complexity of culture and society in early America. The documents capture deeprooted attitudes and expectations and reveal the tensions, anger, envy, and misfortune that underlay communal life and family relationships within New Englands small towns and villages.Primary sources include court depositions as well as excerpts from the diaries and letters of contemporaries. They cover trials for witchcraft, reports of diabolical possessions, suits of defamation, and reports of preternatural events. Each section is preceded by headnotes that describe the case and its background and refer the reader to important secondary interpretations. In his incisive introduction, David D. Hall addresses a wide range of important issues: witchcraft lore, antagonistic social relationships, the vulnerability of women, religious ideologies, popular and learned understandings of witchcraft and the devil, and the role of the legal system. This volume is an extraordinarily significant resource for the study of gender, village politics, religion, and popular culture in seventeenthcentury New England.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Witch-Hunting in Seventeenth-Century New England'? A: This documentary collection focuses on the history of witchcraft and witch-hunting in seventeenth-century New England, examining cases from 1638 to the Salem outbreak in 1692, including the Stamford-Fairfield witch-hunt of 1692–1693.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Witch-Hunting in Seventeenth-Century New England' is David D. Hall.
- Q: What type of sources does this book include? A: The book includes primary sources such as court depositions, diaries, letters of contemporaries, and various accounts of trials for witchcraft and related events.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 378 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on February 4, 2005.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'Witch-Hunting in Seventeenth-Century New England'.
- Q: What themes are addressed in the introduction by David D. Hall? A: In the introduction, David D. Hall addresses themes such as witchcraft lore, social relationships, the vulnerability of women, religious ideologies, and the role of the legal system.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is a significant resource for students and researchers studying gender, village politics, religion, and popular culture in seventeenth-century New England.