The Salem Witch Trials & Haunting (eBook, ePUB)
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The witch trials of 1692 is an interesting, albeit dark story. It is hard for many of us to comprehend how the mass hysteria that led to so many hangings could have reached the frenzy it did.This book attempts to not only tell the story of the trials, but to also explain why this could have gotten so out of hand.You learn what part religion played and why people reacted like they did. Learn about the girls who started this frenzy and how they accused not only suspected witches in the area, but many affluent people and even a 4 year old child!Find out why some of the accused turned on their nei...
The witch trials of 1692 is an interesting, albeit dark story. It is hard for many of us to comprehend how the mass hysteria that led to so many hangings could have reached the frenzy it did.
This book attempts to not only tell the story of the trials, but to also explain why this could have gotten so out of hand.
You learn what part religion played and why people reacted like they did. Learn about the girls who started this frenzy and how they accused not only suspected witches in the area, but many affluent people and even a 4 year old child!
Find out why some of the accused turned on their neighbors and how two of the accused were found guilty and hanged despite petitions signed by many members of the community.
The crushing death of Corey Giles leaves you wondering how a man could be so strong. And how one man, despite knowing he would in turn be accused of witchcraft, spoke out against the girls and the court and helped shift people's mindsets with his words at the gallows just before he was hanged.
Finally you find out how this period of madness was finally put to an end.
Now is there any wonder that Salem is considered to be a haunted city? Read about some of the proclaimed haunting in the city today and check them out for yourself when you are in the area.
This book was written in a way that should entertain you as the author adds his own comments and feelings. The book is meant to not bog you down with historical facts but to help you understand more about what went on. It discusses some of the key figures, the accused and accusers.
When you learn what "spectral evidence" is and how it played in the court, you will be in disbelief.
Read this book today and there's a good chance Salem may go on your list of places to visit.
This book attempts to not only tell the story of the trials, but to also explain why this could have gotten so out of hand.
You learn what part religion played and why people reacted like they did. Learn about the girls who started this frenzy and how they accused not only suspected witches in the area, but many affluent people and even a 4 year old child!
Find out why some of the accused turned on their neighbors and how two of the accused were found guilty and hanged despite petitions signed by many members of the community.
The crushing death of Corey Giles leaves you wondering how a man could be so strong. And how one man, despite knowing he would in turn be accused of witchcraft, spoke out against the girls and the court and helped shift people's mindsets with his words at the gallows just before he was hanged.
Finally you find out how this period of madness was finally put to an end.
Now is there any wonder that Salem is considered to be a haunted city? Read about some of the proclaimed haunting in the city today and check them out for yourself when you are in the area.
This book was written in a way that should entertain you as the author adds his own comments and feelings. The book is meant to not bog you down with historical facts but to help you understand more about what went on. It discusses some of the key figures, the accused and accusers.
When you learn what "spectral evidence" is and how it played in the court, you will be in disbelief.
Read this book today and there's a good chance Salem may go on your list of places to visit.
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