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The Witchcraft of Salem Village

By: Shirley Jackson
Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
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A detailed account of one of the strangest and most shocking episodes in American history, written by the author of "The Lottery".

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches. Author Shirley Jackson examines in careful detail this horrifying true story of accusations, trials, and executions that shook a community to its foundations.

©1956 Shirley Jackson (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Education & Learning Geography & Cultures History North America Magic Nonfiction Witchcraft Scary Classics Magic Users History For Kids

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Tells listeners how a story and some nasty little girls could get innocent people killed in The New World of America. A nice ride through history.

An enjoyable version of early American history.

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Feels to bland for a narrative but too casual for a documentary. Content is good but it really just feels like a school lesson and a bit forgettable one

like a school lesson

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interesting book about Salem witch trials. Great to listen to, I'd defo listen again as loved hearing the history of the witch trials

definitely recommend

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The content was really interesting, giving a full view of the whole witch conspiracy

Interesting!

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Just because you believe a narrative doesn’t mean it’s true, We have seen this over the last few years.

An interesting insight

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Really enjoyed this book. Very informative and provided a good insite into the Salem witch trials. The end concluded with information relating to the effects of the trial on the town and the people left behind. Very enjoyable.

Very Informative

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A really fascinating account of the Salem Witch Trials. Gives a great overview of what happened and possible interpretations without pushing you in one direction or the other. Great to read during Halloween week.

Fascinating

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This book is perfect for anyone wishing to know a bit more about the infamous Salem witch trials, namely: how horrific the ordeal actually was, the extremes that those people got to, and the repressive, hypocritical society they lived in. For the most part, the author draws from extant trial records and correspondence, and lets the picture of mass hysteria speak for itself. Very well narrated, too.

A chilling, fascinating non-fictionalised account.

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I really enjoyed this book. it gives a detailed account into the nightmare of the Salam witch trials that kept me interested throughout.

A very fascinating and detailed account!

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I enjoyed listening to this and found it entertaining and educational. I will listen to this again.

Very enjoyable

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