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A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience

Emerson W. Baker
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A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Emerson W. Baker

A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience, Emerson W. Baker explores the social, political, and cultural factors leading to the Salem witch trials. The book examines the complex interplay of individuals, community tensions, and broader historical context that resulted in this tragic period, offering a comprehensive analysis of the trials' significance in American history.

Informative

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,877 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience by Emerson W. Baker offers a nuanced exploration of the Salem witch trials, praised for its detailed historical context and analysis of socio-political factors. While some find its breadth overwhelming, it is deemed a valuable contribution to understanding this dark chapter in American history.

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Who Should Read A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience?

Readers interested in A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience likely enjoy historical analyses of pivotal events. Fans of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and In the Devil's Snare by Mary Beth Norton will appreciate its focus on Salem's complex societal dynamics.

4.1

1,877 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Salem, Massachusetts • 1690s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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