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This book maps the trajectory of witchcraft in the New World, beginning with the Salem witch hunts—an era marked by hysteria—and progressing to the contemporary revival of the Wiccan faith. It offers a concise historical overview suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Peggy Saari
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