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Marilynne K. Roach offers an exhaustive, archival study of the Salem witch trials, drawing on more than twenty‑five years of research and newly discovered court documents. Spanning January 1692 to January 1697, the book provides a near day‑by‑day narrative of the epidemic of accusations, detailing the communal and colonial dynamics that fueled the hysteria. Roach situates the events within broader historical contexts, including international influences and contemporary interpretations, while also exploring modern Salem’s efforts to reconcile its past with present tourism and neo‑Pagan interests. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, the work remains a definitive resource for scholars and general readers alike.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Marilynne K Roach
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