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Title:
The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism
With Dr. Doddridge's Dream
Note: Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism" by Wells et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the notorious Salem witch trials and the events surrounding it, emphasizing the societal ignorance and superstitions that fueled the persecutions. Additionally, the book touches on the emergence of modern spiritualism, scrutinizing how these past events intertwine with contemporary supernatural beliefs. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Salem witch trials, beginning with a description of the town and its historical significance. It highlights the societal changes that occurred in Salem and the factors that contributed to the tragic events of the witchcraft accusations. The introduction emphasizes the role of ignorance and bigotry in leading to public hysteria. The focus shifts to Mr. Upham's efforts to document the history and the various characters involved, including the ministers and accused individuals, underscoring the moral and intellectual progress that society seeks to achieve in light of such dark episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875
Author: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
EBook No.: 42318
Published: Mar 12, 2013
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Spiritualism
Subject: Upham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875. Salem witchcraft
Subject: Witchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism
With Dr. Doddridge's Dream
Note: Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by eagkw, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism" by Wells et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the notorious Salem witch trials and the events surrounding it, emphasizing the societal ignorance and superstitions that fueled the persecutions. Additionally, the book touches on the emergence of modern spiritualism, scrutinizing how these past events intertwine with contemporary supernatural beliefs. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the Salem witch trials, beginning with a description of the town and its historical significance. It highlights the societal changes that occurred in Salem and the factors that contributed to the tragic events of the witchcraft accusations. The introduction emphasizes the role of ignorance and bigotry in leading to public hysteria. The focus shifts to Mr. Upham's efforts to document the history and the various characters involved, including the ministers and accused individuals, underscoring the moral and intellectual progress that society seeks to achieve in light of such dark episodes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875
Author: Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
EBook No.: 42318
Published: Mar 12, 2013
Downloads: 98
Language: English
Subject: Spiritualism
Subject: Upham, Charles Wentworth, 1802-1875. Salem witchcraft
Subject: Witchcraft -- Massachusetts -- Salem
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.