This book is a historical account of the witchcraft trials that took place in New England during the 17th century. Dr. Cotton Mather and Mr. Robert Calef both wrote books on the subject which are analyzed in depth. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the events and provides context for the witchcraft hysteria that gripped New England. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American colonial history or the history of witchcraft. 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.