The Witches: Salem, 1692
The Witches: Salem, 1692
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Book • Nonfiction
Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stacy Schiff's The Witches: Salem, 1692 explores the infamous 1692 Salem witch trials, detailing the events, key figures, and societal dynamics that fueled the hysteria. Through meticulous research, Schiff illuminates the cultural and psychological factors that led to the accusations and ensuing chaos in colonial Massachusetts.
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The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff has been praised for its extensive research and vivid storytelling, bringing the Salem witch trials to life with a historian's rigor and a novelist's flair. Critics commend the detailed portrayal of the period and its characters. However, some found the dense prose challenging. Overall, it's a compelling but demanding read.
Who Should Read The Witches: Salem, 1692?
A reader who would enjoy The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff likely has a keen interest in American history, particularly the Colonial era and early American witch trials. Fans of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower and Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City will appreciate Schiff's meticulous research and narrative style.
24,660 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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