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The Salem Witch Trials Reader

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Against the backdrop of a Puritan theocracy threatened by change, in a population terrified not only of eternal damnation but of the earthly dangers of Indian massacres and recurrent smallpox epidemics, a small group of girls denounces a black slave and others as worshipers of Satan. Within two years, twenty men and women are hanged or pressed to death and over a hundred others imprisoned and impoverished. In The Salem Witch Trials Reader, Frances Hill provides and astutely comments upon the actual documents from the trial–examinations of suspected witches, eyewitness accounts of “Satanic influence,” as well as the testimony of those who retained their reason and defied the madness. Always drawing on firsthand documents, she illustrates the historical background to the witchhunt and shows how the trials have been represented, and sometimes distorted, by historians–and how they have fired the imaginations of poets, playwrights, and novelists. For those fascinated by the Salem witch trials, this is compelling reading and the sourcebook.

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Frances Hill

Frances Hill is a distinguished author and historian, renowned for her captivating portrayals of historical and supernatural events. Born in London and educated at Stancliffe Hall and later at Royal Holloway College, a constituent college of the University of London, Hill’s academic background laid a strong foundation for her career. She has lived in the US for several years, where she continued her writing endeavors and further cultivated her narrative prowess.

Hill has achieved acclaim for her poignant narratives addressing the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Books such as “A Delusion of Satan” and “The Salem Witch Trials Reader” have secured her position as a prominent figure in the field. Her recounting of the trials serves as an intriguing exploration of mass hysteria, illuminating the complex nature of human psychology and the consequences of fear-induced prejudice.

Aside from her work on the witch trials, Hill’s writing portfolio includes a broad range of genres, encompassing biographies, mysteries, and even children’s novels. Despite the diversity in her writing styles and subjects, her work always maintains an unfaltering commitment to meticulously thorough research and an engrossing storytelling style. Over the years, she has won the admiration of readers and critics alike for her thought-provoking content, earning her a place as one of the most respected authors in contemporary literature.

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