WITCHES OF NEW ENGLAND: Stories About the Accused, the Trials, and the Fear That Swept the Region

In 17th-century New England, fear turned neighbor against neighbor. Accusations of witchcraft--driven by rumor, malice, and religious extremism--led to imprisonment, punishment, and death. This collection brings together 24 chilling, historically grounded accounts, including the Salem Witch Trials and cases across the region. Illus.