Witch Hunting and Witch Trails

Witch Hunting and Witch Trials by C. L'Estrange Ewen is a comprehensive account of the history of witchcraft persecution in Europe and America. The book delves into the origins of witchcraft beliefs, the role of the Church in promoting witch hunting, and the methods used to identify and punish witches. Ewen also explores the cultural and social factors that contributed to the witch craze, including the rise of Protestantism, the impact of the Reformation, and the changing attitudes towards women. The book covers famous cases of witchcraft persecution, such as the Salem Witch Trials, as well as lesser-known incidents of witch hunts across Europe. Ewen provides a balanced and nuanced analysis of the witch craze, challenging popular myths and misconceptions about the history of witchcraft. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the persecution of witches.1929. The indictments for witchcraft from the records of 1371 assizes held for the Home Circuit 1559-1736. This book is for the growing body of readers interested in the magic arts and their amazing history. Here with some extraordinary illustrations are the indictments for witchcraft in England during almost two hundred years. Here are facts, and strange ones.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.