This book describes the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, which began with a few girls who dabbled in the games of witchcraft with Tituba and which escalated into the use of spectral evidence leading to executions.
General Note
Includes chronology.
Content Note
The defining characteristics of the Salem witch trials - What conditions led to the Salem witch trials? - Murmurs and accusations - The hearings begin - Trials and punishments - What is the legacy of the Salem witch trials?