The Salem Witchcraft Trials

The Salem Witchcraft Trials by Katherine Richardson is a concise booklet published by the Peabody Essex Museum on June 30, 1983. This first edition, written in English and spanning 28 pages, provides an accurate overview of the Salem witchcraft hysteria, detailing significant events and artifacts related to this historical episode.

Readers will find a handy reference guide that includes a section dedicated to the Peabody Essex Museum’s collection of documents, paintings, and other artifacts associated with the trials. The book focuses on the history of witchcraft in Massachusetts and the trials that took place in Salem, offering insights into one of America’s darker chapters.