Fowler provides a fascinating and nuanced account of the infamous witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. He examines the political, social, and cultural factors that led to the accusations, trials, and executions of dozens of people accused of witchcraft. This compelling book offers a fresh perspective on one of the most dark and enduring sagas in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.