Salem Town and Salem Village / Witchcraft in America by
This fascinating and informative source covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from the hysteria that facilitated the witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca. Chapters present stories of accused witches in American colonies before 1692 and the events leading up to the Salem witch trials, including the tragic aftermath. Chapters include excerpts from trial transcripts, diary entries, public notices and many other primary sources. Biographical essays highlight prominent figures related to the Salem witch trials and include: Robert Calef -- critic of the Salem trials Rachel Clinton -- accused of witchcraft Nathaniel Hawthorne -- novelist Rebecca Towne Nurse -- executed as a witch Tituba -- slave and accused leader of the Salem witch ring And many others
Witch-hunts in Puritan New England / Witchcraft in America by
This fascinating and informative source covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from the hysteria that facilitated the witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca. Chapters present stories of accused witches in American colonies before 1692 and the events leading up to the Salem witch trials, including the tragic aftermath. Chapters include excerpts from trial transcripts, diary entries, public notices and many other primary sources. Biographical essays highlight prominent figures related to the Salem witch trials and include: Robert Calef -- critic of the Salem trials Rachel Clinton -- accused of witchcraft Nathaniel Hawthorne -- novelist Rebecca Towne Nurse -- executed as a witch Tituba -- slave and accused leader of the Salem witch ring And many others
Witch-Hunt by
Salem, Massachusetts, 1692. In a plain meetinghouse a woman stands before her judges. The accusers, girls and young women, are fervent and overexcited. The accused is a poor, unpopular woman who had her first child before she was married. As the trial proceeds the girls begin to wail, tear their clothing, and scream that the woman is hurting them. Some of them expose wounds to the horrified onlookers, holding out the pins that have stabbed them -- pins that appeared as if by magic. Are they acting or are they really tormented by an unseen evil? Whatever the cause, the nightmare has begun: The witch trials will eventually claim twenty-five lives, shatter the community, and forever shape the American social conscience.
The Witchcraft of Salem Village by
Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches. Author Shirley Jackson examines in careful detail this horrifying true story of accusations, trials, and executions that shook a community to its foundations.
Witches by
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Book 2012 Notable Children''s Books--ALSC NCSS--Notable Social Studies Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2012 School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 SLJ''s 100 Magnificent Children''s Books of 2011 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2011 In the little colonial town of Salem Village, Massachusetts, two girls began to twitch, mumble, and contort their bodies into strange shapes. The doctor tried every remedy, but nothing cured the young Puritans. He grimly announced the dire diagnosis: the girls were bewitched! And then the accusations began. nbsp; The riveting, true story of the victims, accused witches, crooked officials, and mass hysteria that turned a mysterious illness affecting two children into a witch hunt that took over a dozen people''s lives and ruined hundreds more unfolds in chilling detail in this young adult book by award-winning author and illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer. nbsp; With a powerful narrative, chilling primary source accounts, a design evoking the period, and stylized black-white-and-red scratchboard illustrations of young girls having wild fits in the courtroom, witches flying overhead, and the Devil and his servants terrorizing the Puritans, this book will rivet young readers with novelistic power. nbsp; Taught in middle and high schools around the U.S., the 17th-century saga remains hauntingly resonant as people struggle even today with the urgent need to find someone to blame for their misfortunes.nbsp; In addition to the Sibert Honor,nbsp;Witches!nbsp;has been honored by thenbsp;Society of Illustrators with their Original Art Award Gold Medal, has been named a Notable book by both the American Library Association and the National Council for the Social Studies, and was chosen one ofSchool Library Journal''snbsp;100 Magnificent Children''s Books and one of Chicago Public Library''s Best of the Best Children''s Books. Q&A with the Rosalyn Schanzer, the award-winning author of "Witches! The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem" Q: How did you get interested in the Salem Witch Trials?nbsp;nbsp; They were just too jaw-dropping to ignore. Who wouldn''t wonder why a four year old girl and three dogs were accused of being witches?nbsp; Why were most people who confessed that they had committed the crime of witchcraft set free while just about everyone who proclaimed their innocence was imprisoned? nbsp;Did a shadowy beast really spring up into the sky and split apart into the spirits of three different witches?nbsp; The more material I dug up about this incredible story, the more curious I became. Q: You have written and illustrated lots of books about history''s greatest heroes and adventurers. How was it different for you to write about witches instead? Funny you should ask.nbsp; I''ve always favored upbeat picture books about fascinating people I would love to meet; bold explorers, great escape artists, brilliant scientists, or powerful movers and shakers.nbsp; But this new book is dark in every possible way.nbsp; The entire story is about wickedness and superstition run amok. Even the artwork is mostly black. Would I like to meet the characters inside these pages? Only if I could be as invisible as the supposed spirits who were swooping through the air to torment their victims.nbsp; Q: What was the most unusual thing you learned while writing this book? Everything about Salem in 1692 was far beyond unusual.nbsp; The Puritans thought the devil and his witches lurked in every nook and cranny, just waiting to afflict innocent children with a dread disease.nbsp; Unearthly phantoms claimed that they were murdered when a woman stared at them with her evil "eye beams."nbsp; Black hogs, gigantic dogs, and a winged creature with the head of a woman urged pious Puritans to sign the devil''s book.nbsp; How could such things have happened? Q: How did you do research for "Witches!"? Did you get to visit Salem? I did get to go to Salem and Danvers (formerly Salem Village), and I met with some highly knowledgeable folks who showed me the most genuine historic sites in the area.nbsp; I also pored over 38 of the most scholarly books and the most historic documents and trial transcripts I could lay my hands on.nbsp; There''s a lot of inaccurate material floating around about the witch trials, so it''s imperative to ferret out the truth as diligently as possible. Q: Why is it important for kids to learn about true stories like this one? As with all stories from history, we need to know what caused the worst disasters so that such things are less likely to happen again. Q: What are kids going to love most about this book? From the Brothers Grimm to today''s stories about vampires and werewolves, everyone has always loved scary stuff.nbsp; But the thing that makes this particular story so terrifying is that unlike the rest, everything about it is entirely TRUE.
The Devil on Trial by
Featuring five famous trials, this book examines the way our right to a fair trial can be threatened, when people are tempted to abandon their principles in the name of safety. Trials included are the Salem Witch Trials, the Haymarket Affair Trial, the Scopes "Monkey” Trial, the trial of Alger Hiss, and the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui--the latter not yet covered extensively in any book.
A Cultural History of Women In America by
During the years of settlement and exploration of the North American continent, women's position in society was largely restricted to the domestic sphere. Finding an Identity describes the roles women played as colonists settled in what is now the Americas and explores the variations in the roles of women, especially in Native American and African-American cultures. Furthermore, this engaging title examines the growing responsibility accepted by women in colonial society as the colonists moved toward independence from their home countries.
Colonial America To 1763 by
From the first European explorations of the Americas to the coming of age of American cities in the 18th century
The Colonial Revolutionary Era by
Life in colonial America was often a struggle for survival and a constant lesson in adaptation. The early years of colonization—fraught with disease, starvation, and conflict with Native Americans—progressed to the development of regional communities in the form of agricultural plantations in the South and industrial port cities in the Northeast. The legalization of slavery and the signing of the Declaration of Independence were among many of the significant events of this period. Characterized by religious and political fervor, this tumultuous time in modern American history established many of the standards by which we live and govern today. The Colonial and Revolutionary Era delves into the way ordinary Americans lived, covering everything from the foods people ate to how they dressed and popular pastimes. Black-and-white photographs and boxed features throughout complete this user-friendly new book.
The Salem Witch Trials
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" In this era even children were made to feel the heavy weight of obedience and sin. From an early age they had heard sermons that were meant to inspire fear in adults as well as children" (Witchcraft in America 37).
Arthur Miller's the Crucible by
The Crucible still has permanence and relevance a half century after its initial publication. This powerful political drama set amidst the Salem witch trials is commonly understood as Arthur Miller's poignant response to McCarthyism. This new edition featuring new critical essays examines this important work.
The Crucible - Arthur Miller, New Edition by
The Crucible still has permanence and relevance a half century after its initial publication. This powerful political drama set amidst the Salem witch trials is commonly understood as Arthur Miller's poignant response to McCarthyism. Filled with fresh essays about the play, the new edition of this invaluable literary guide features a bibliography and notes on the essay contributors.
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Baker, Joseph. The witch no. 1. 1892. Lithograph. Library of Congress. Web. 8 Oct. 2015.
