The Witches: Salem, 1692
The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff, published by Little, Brown & Company on November 3, 2015, is an unabridged exploration of the Salem Witch Trials. This 384-page book delves into the events that unfolded in 1692, beginning with the alarming convulsions of a minister’s daughter during a harsh Massachusetts winter. Schiff examines the ensuing hysteria that led to the execution of 19 individuals and the tragic death of an elderly man, highlighting the involvement of influential figures in the colony and the profound impact of these trials on American history.
Readers will find a detailed account of the trials, which not only involved accusations among neighbors and family members but also marked a significant moment in which women played a central role in shaping the narrative of American history. The book presents a psychological and historical analysis of the events, offering insights into the societal dynamics of the time. With themes related to religion, spirituality, and the complexities of human behavior, The Witches serves as a comprehensive examination of a pivotal episode in American history.
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra, the #1 national bestseller, unpacks the mystery of the Salem Witch Trials.
It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister’s daughter began to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before 19 men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death.
The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbors accused neighbors, parents and children each other. Aside from suffrage, the Salem Witch Trials represent the only moment when women played the central role in American history. In curious ways, the trials would shape the future republic.
As psychologically thrilling as it is historically seminal, The Witches is Stacy Schiff’s account of this fantastical story — the first great American mystery unveiled fully for the first time by one of our most acclaimed historians.
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