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The Salem witch trials
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From the Back Cover: Lucent Books' American History series examines the eras, events, and movements that have shaped U.S. history. Compelling narratives offer a wealth of factual information and al...
From the Back Cover: Lucent Books' American History series examines the eras, events, and movements that have shaped U.S. history. Compelling narratives offer a wealth of factual information and also provide readers with insight into the significance of the past and its many legacies. Fully cited quotations from historical figures, eyewitnesses, letters, speeches, and writings bring vibrancy and authority to the text. Sidebars, time lines, indexes, and annotated bibliographies appear in all volumes.
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- Creator
- by Don Nardo
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- Detroit : Lucent Books, [2007]
- ©2007
- Physical Details
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- 104 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- ISBNs
- 9781590189504, 1590189507
- OCLC
- ocm87536243
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-98) and index.
- Foreword -- Important dates at the Time of the Salem Witch Trials -- Introduction: Down the dark paths of fear and hatred -- 1: Salem on the eve of the witch trials -- 2: Strange behaviors diagnosed as witchcraft -- 3: First accused witches are questioned -- 4: Infamous witch trials begin -- 5: Salem in the grip of mass hysteria -- 6: Too many witches: the trials end -- Epilogue: Popular legacy of the trials -- Notes -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author