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The Devil in Salem Village examines the frenzy that engulfed colonial Salem, Massachusetts, when residents believed witches roamed among them. It explores the social, religious, and economic factors that fed the hysteria and set the stage for the infamous trials. By outlining these elements, the book offers young readers a clear, factual understanding of how accusations, community pressure, and fear culminated in the historic witchcraft persecutions.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Laurel Van der Linde
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