A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Book • Nonfiction
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American LiteratureSalem, Massachusetts • 1690s
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World History•
Special Occasions2014
Adult
18+ years
In A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience, Emerson W. Baker explores the social, political, and cultural factors leading to the Salem witch trials. The book examines the complex interplay of individuals, community tensions, and broader historical context that resulted in this tragic period, offering a comprehensive analysis of the trials' significance in American history.
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A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker offers a nuanced exploration of the Salem witch trials, praised for its detailed historical context and analysis of socio-political factors. While some find its breadth overwhelming, it is deemed a valuable contribution to understanding this dark chapter in American history.
Readers interested in A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience likely enjoy historical analyses of pivotal events. Fans of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and In the Devil's Snare by Mary Beth Norton will appreciate its focus on Salem's complex societal dynamics.
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416
Book • Nonfiction
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American LiteratureSalem, Massachusetts • 1690s
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World History•
Special Occasions2014
Adult
18+ years
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