Cotton Mather And Salem Witchcraft (1869)

Cotton Mather and Salem Witchcraft is a book written by William Frederick Poole in 1869. The book is a detailed account of the infamous Salem Witch Trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The author focuses specifically on the role played by Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister and scholar, in the witchcraft hysteria that swept through the town. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the trials, including the religious and social climate of the time. It explores the various factors that contributed to the outbreak of accusations and the subsequent trials, including the strict religious beliefs of the Puritan community and the tensions between different factions within the town.Poole also delves into the life and beliefs of Cotton Mather, examining his role as a leading figure in the witchcraft trials and his controversial views on the supernatural. The author provides a detailed analysis of Mather's writings on witchcraft, including his influential book, Wonders of the Invisible World.Throughout the book, Poole draws on a wide range of primary sources, including court records, diaries, and letters, to provide a nuanced and detailed account of the Salem Witch Trials. He also examines the legacy of the trials and their impact on American history and culture.Overall, Cotton Mather and Salem Witchcraft is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most notorious episodes in American history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the Salem Witch Trials, the history of Puritanism, or the role of religion in American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.