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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. This volume contains the following 3 works: 1) Biographical Sketch and Diary of Rev. Joseph Green (1675-1715), of Salem Village, by Samuel P. Fowler (1800-1888), 2) Memoir and Diaries of John Hull (1624-1683), Mint-master and Treasurer of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, and 3) The Diary of a Colonial Clergyman, Peter Thacher (1651-1727) of Milton. As this is a facsimile reprint, and the editor has selectively taken excerpts from each work, the pagination is not relevant here. NOTE: THE TEXT IS THAT OF 17TH-CENTURY ENGLISH, AND MAY PROVE DIFFICULT TO READ FOR SOME, THEREFORE PLEASE REVIEW THE EXAMPLE PAGES (pages 98/99) I HAVE POSTED BEFORE PURCHASING. Condition: "Like New," with no evidence of use, binding is square and tight, contents are unmarked, a very fresh copy. Some of the pages in the photographs appear to be tinted, in fact they are white (apologies from the photographer!). Location: A6.…

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ISBN-13: 9781616194512. ISBN-10: 1616194510. Fowler, Samuel P., Editor. Salem Witchcraft; Comprising More Wonders of the Invisible World. Collected by Robert Calef; And Wonders of the Invisible World, By Cotton Mather; Together With Notes and Explanations. Originally published: Salem, Mass.: H.P. Ives and A.A. Smith, 1861. xxi, [22]-450 pp. Reprinted 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616194512. ISBN-10: 1616194510. Paperback. New. $26.95 * This volume collects two important early accounts of the infamous Salem witchcraft trials based on primary sources. Published in 1693, Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather is an account of selected trials written at the request of the judges, who wished to address claims of impropriety. Though he believed in witchcraft, Mather was critical of the judges' conduct when the trials were underway. After reading the transcripts, however, he concluded that the verdicts rested on ample evidence according to the standards of English and American law. Published in 1700, More Wonders of the Invisible World, Or The Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed by Robert Calef attacked Mather's account. Skeptical about the existence of witchcraft, he argued for the injustice of the trials and suggested, moreover, that Mather influenced the judges and public opinion. A well-documented and devastating account, it was the first important publication to show that the trials were a miscarriage of justice. SAMUEL F. FOWLER [1800-1888] was a member of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention held in Boston in 1853. He is the author of An account of the life, character, &c., of the Rev. Samuel Parris, of Salem Village, and of his connection with the witchcraft delusion of 1692 (1857). Fowler's library was recognized for its breadth of works related to witchcraft and American history. COTTON MATHER [1662-1728], the son of Increase Mather, took over for his father as Pastor of the Old North Church in Boston in 1685. Mather is known for his founding role in the Salem witchcraft trials. ROBERT CALEF [1648-1719], a member of the Baptist Church in Boston, denounced the Salem witchcraft trials and in particular criticized Mather's zeal in promoting the trials. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Full 19th century subtitle: Comprising "More Wonders of the Invisible World," Collected by Robert Calef, and "Wonders of the Invisible World" by Cotton Mather: Together with Notes and Explanations by Samuel P. Fowler. The subject(s) of this publication, condensed: "The Sufferings of Margaret Rule," by Rev. Cotton Mather; Several Letters relating to Witchcraft and the Author's reply; Events and controversies in Salem Village and Mr. Parris, the Minister; Letters of a Gentleman concerning the validity and orthodoxy of Witchcraft; Historical and factual matters in the Salem affair; A 1697 book entitled "The Life of Sir William Phips," in which a nasty, evil lad comes to Salem and makes good use of his nature to become wealthy; and, the 1692 account of the trial of Giles Cory, accused of witchcraft. The author's "defense," and "Enchantments encountered." Remarkably well preserved book; 5x7.5 inches; Embossed pig-skin covered boards w/gilded titling on spine, still legible, corner bumping, top and bottom shelf-wear of spine cover, edge-wear; Strong, old-fashioned string binding; Text clear of marks, slightly foxed. Attractive book plate of former owner inside front board. Inquiries encouraged, Photos available. Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.…

ISBN-13: 9781584774624; ISBN-10: 1584774622. Fowler, Samuel P., Editor. Salem Witchcraft; Comprising More Wonders of the Invisible World. Collected by Robert Calef; And Wonders of the Invisible World, By Cotton Mather; Together With Notes and Explanations. Originally published: Salem, Mass.: H.P. Ives and A.A. Smith, 1861. xxi, [22]-450 pp. Reprinted 2005, 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584774624; ISBN-10: 1584774622. Hardcover. New. $49.95 * This volume collects two important early accounts of the infamous Salem witchcraft trials based on primary sources. Published in 1693, Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather is an account of selected trials written at the request of the judges, who wished to address claims of impropriety. Though he believed in witchcraft, Mather was critical of the judges' conduct when the trials were underway. After reading the transcripts, however, he concluded that the verdicts rested on ample evidence according to the standards of English and American law. Published in 1700, More Wonders of the Invisible World, Or The Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed by Robert Calef attacked Mather's account. Skeptical about the existence of witchcraft, he argued for the injustice of the trials and suggested, moreover, that Mather influenced the judges and public opinion. A well-documented and devastating account, it was the first important publication to show that the trials were a miscarriage of justice. SAMUEL F. FOWLER [1800-1888] was a member of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention held in Boston in 1853. He is the author of An account of the life, character, &c., of the Rev. Samuel Parris, of Salem Village, and of his connection with the witchcraft delusion of 1692 (1857). Fowler's library was recognized for its breadth of works related to witchcraft and American history. COTTON MATHER [1662-1728], the son of Increase Mather, took over for his father as Pastor of the Old North Church in Boston in 1685. Mather is known for his founding role in the Salem witchcraft trials. ROBERT CALEF [1648-1719], a member of the Baptist Church in Boston, denounced the Salem witchcraft trials and in particular criticized Mather's zeal in promoting the trials. …