The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend - Paperback

$24.95

The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend - Paperback

Name: The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend - Paperback
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SKU: 9780813951300
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by Scott O. Moore

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Book Overview

The authoritative cultural history of Virginia's most famous accused witch

In 1706, Grace Sherwood was "ducked" after her neighbors in Princess Anne County accused her of witchcraft. Binding and throwing her into the Lynnhaven River, they waited to see whether she would float to the top (evidence of her guilt) or sink (proof of her innocence). Incredibly, she survived. This bizarre spectacle became an early piece of Virginia folklore as stories about Sherwood, the "Witch of Pungo," spread. Her legend still looms large in Tidewater. In 2006, Governor Tim Kaine even issued an informal pardon of Sherwood, read aloud by the mayor of Virginia Beach before the annual reenactment of Sherwood's ducking.

This is the first book to explore Grace Sherwood's life and cultural impact in depth. Anyone interested in colonial Virginia, American folklore, and the history and legacy of witch trials will find much to enjoy in this spellbinding book.

ISBN	9780813951300
Author	Scott O. Moore
Publisher	Rivanna
Genre	History and Education
Format	Paperback
Published	May 2024
Language	ENG- English
Pages	298
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print