The Salem Witch Trials
A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege
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Based on 27 years of original archival research, including the discovery of previously unknown documents, this day-by-day narrative of the hysteria that swept through Salem Village in 1692 and 1693 reveals new connections behind the events and shows how rapidly a community can descend into bloodthirsty madness. Roach opens her work with chapters on the history of the Puritan colonies of New England and explains how these people regarded the metaphysical and the supernatural. The account of the days from January 1692 to March 1693 keeps in order the large cast of characters, places events in their correct contexts, and occasionally contradicts earlier assumptions about the gruesome events. The last chapter discusses the remarkable impact of the events, pointing out how the 300th anniversary of the trials made headlines in Japan and Australia.
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- Gary L. Chapman
- 06-21-24
An excellent day by day recitation of the events.
The most thorough book I’ve read on the Salem Witch Trials. The day by day recitations and original sources showed what the participants were thinking at the time. The reader did a great job of changing voices for the different people which helped you track who was saying what.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-13-21
Loved it!!
This book is full of historical information it takes you right back to 1692 and the historical documents of the day to day life and what was actually happening every day in Salem village And, even what happened after the witch trials. I can not say enough good things about this book!! If you are interested in the witch trials this is a must read!!
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- kanga2012
- 03-06-21
A complete and fascinating accounting
I have been interested in the events surrounding 1692 for years having read various fiction and non fiction books. Marilynne K Roach’s book has been on my shelf with occasional glances through sections as it’s a very large book! Finding the audio was perfect as listening to the day by day accounting with a great narrator made the story come alive and made the 27 hours absolutely fascinating. The author spent 27 years writing and editing the historical events of 1692 and the hours I spent listening were well worth the time!
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- sorensen john
- 08-16-22
very interesting.
this was a very good book. Had lots of detail and very interesting. I heard stuff that I'd never heard before.
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- LUKE R JACOBY
- 04-20-22
Well now I know more!!
29 hour read, and what a detailed adventure full of sadness and sorrow. The narrator she is amazing and really captivates you for word to word. You really feel for the accused! The court documents shed so much more light on this tragic story. If you want to have a deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU!!!
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- joe Mack
- 05-09-23
The best account
Parallels so much of the political nonsense going on today THIS text proves vehemently why strife is part of the human condition. It’s not left or right it’s human nature we can’t escape so it’s best to acknowledge this fact and attempt to to do what correct , ethical with character and forgiveness. But I’m dreaming aren’t I?
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- Marie_702
- 07-27-24
Amazing Detail
I listened to this after finding out Mary Bradbury was my 11th great grandmother. The story didn’t feel like I was being lead to a conclusion but simply opening my eyes to the deeply disturbing truth of the Salem Witch Trials. Excellent.
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- Rick C.
- 07-21-22
Relevant in today's cancel culture
A straightforward account of the sanity of an insane situation. Surprising to find out it was not just Salem's history but the history of a lot of other New England towns.
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- K Barnes
- 07-21-23
The Definitive Guide to the Witch Trials
This book is a comprehensive day by day breakdown of the Salem witch trials. Anyone whose knowledge of the trials is solely based on movies needs to listen to this to understand the full scope of all the events. It's a fantastic listen. The narrator does a wonderful job as well.
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- Nurse Terra
- 11-15-24
The most important part of American History we don't talk about. Heretics.
What an amazing listen. I appreciate all of the research that had to be taken into account when writing such a piece of work! Everyone should have to listen to this because history does repeat itself.
Blessings to all of the innocent individuals killed in America by the patriarchy.
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