The Witchcraft Delusion Of 1692 (1870)

By Thomas Hutchinson

Book Overview

The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692 is a historical book written by Thomas Hutchinson in 1870. The book details the infamous Salem Witch Trials that took place in Massachusetts in 1692. Hutchinson provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the trials, the trials themselves, and their aftermath. He explores the political, social, and religious factors that contributed to the hysteria that led to the trials, including the Puritan belief in witchcraft and the tensions between different factions in the community. The book also includes transcripts of the trials and testimonies from witnesses and accused witches. Hutchinson's writing is detailed and insightful, providing a fascinating glimpse into one of the most notorious episodes in American history. The Witchcraft Delusion of 1692 remains an important work for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft, the Salem Witch Trials, or colonial America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437347258
• ISBN13: 9781437347258
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"