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The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World

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Set in 1651 Springfield, Massachusetts, the narrative unfolds amidst a series of inexplicable calamities that ignite a witch-hunt frenzy. As food spoils and livestock suffers, the community spirals into paranoia, targeting a young couple, Hugh and Mary Parsons, amidst growing tensions and tragic deaths. Drawing on rich historical sources, the author explores themes of superstition versus enlightenment, revealing a society grappling with deep-seated fears and the complexities of human nature in a time of turmoil.

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The Ruin of All Witches: Life and Death in the New World, Malcolm Gaskill

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2022
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Inglese
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Copertina rigida
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336
ISBN13
9780593316573
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Set in 1651 Springfield, Massachusetts, the narrative unfolds amidst a series of inexplicable calamities that ignite a witch-hunt frenzy. As food spoils and livestock suffers, the community spirals into paranoia, targeting a young couple, Hugh and Mary Parsons, amidst growing tensions and tragic deaths. Drawing on rich historical sources, the author explores themes of superstition versus enlightenment, revealing a society grappling with deep-seated fears and the complexities of human nature in a time of turmoil.