![]() ![]() The resulting Salem Witch Trials, culminating in the execution of 19 villagers, persists as one of the most mysterious and fascinating events in American history. Believing that they suffered from assaults by an invisible spirit, the community began a hunt to track down those responsible for the demonic work. Villagers-mainly young women-suffered from unseen torments that caused them to writhe, shriek, and contort their bodies, complaining of pins stuck into their flesh and of being haunted by specters. Witchcraft is also a major interest of mine because I think it is absolutely fascinating, especially how it interacts with history.īeginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America. I think one of the main "tasks" of books and literature is to educate and therefore there is nothing more important than well-written books on history and culture. I really enjoy reading non-fictional historical books. ![]()
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