This book chronicles the trials of numerous witches who were executed in New England. Written in the late 17th century, the book provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the witch trials, including testimonies, confessions, and the overall atmosphere of fear and hysteria that gripped the community. It sheds light on the beliefs, superstitions, and religious fervor that fueled the persecution of alleged witches during that time.
The Wonders of the Invisible World; Being an Account of the Witch Tryals
Title: The Wonders of the Invisible World; Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New England
Author: Cotton Mather
Publisher: John Russell Smith
Publication Date: 1862
Format: HardbackCondition: Brown covers with gilt lettering to spine and embossed pattern to front-some light scuffing and bumping to corners and spine. The pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks and are tanning due to age. The pages are rough cut and the very edges are becoming a bit brittle. Picture of Cotton Mather to frontispiece which is starting to come loose from the book. Overall in a fairly good condition for a 161 year old book.
Book measures 18cm x 12cm with 291 pages.