Bibliograph

The Salem witch trials, a reference guide, K. David Goss

Type

Label

The Salem witch trials, a reference guide, K. David Goss

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-183) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Salem witch trials

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

191801990

Responsibility statement

K. David Goss

Sub title

a reference guide

Summary

Provides a glimpse into the 17th century politics, religious culture, and gender issues that created the Salem witchcraft episode, and gives context to an impact that still resonates today, in everything from modern political life to popular culture

Table Of Contents

The origins of Puritan belief in witchcraft -- The accusations -- Early interpretations of the Salem witch trials -- Contemporary interpretations of the Salem witchcraft episode -- The impact of the Salem witch trials on later generations -- Biographies of key figures involved in the Salem witch trials

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