Theres a reason there are so many books about witches, many more than the 100 in this list. Horror nonfiction bizarre book club published on may 30, 2017 may 30, 2017 by madeleine swann good morning my little cups of fiery chai, ive been reading some very interesting books lately. The following is a list of novels, or fiction books set in salem. I recently completed a book called suffer a witch about the salem witches living in modern day boston. Take a unique and compelling tour through the dark history of witchcraft with this anthology that covers the reallife events of the witchcraft movement throughout europe and america. So when this writer decided to move his family to salem in 2015 to experience halloween in the most infamous stomping ground for witches. Oct 14, 2014 a rich selection of nonfiction writing offering perspectives on the salem witch trials in particular and demonstrating various methods of research and writing about history. The social origins of witchcraft, authors paul boyer and stephen nissenbaum. Dig into the truth and debate the facts for yourself. Ocker salem is an infamous place, ground zero to the 1692 witch trials. The true story behind the infamous witch trials of 1692. Yes, all drama is melodrama, but in writing a tragedy about the salem witch trials, miller was running the risk of eschatological soap.
Would like some nonfiction books on cannibalism, the salem witch trails or witchcraft, urban legends, true crime, serial killers, conspiracy theories, ufos, etc. Salem possessed is a salem witch trials book perfect for nonfiction lovers looking for commentary on the nature of society and cause and effect. The ultimate salem witch trials collection chronicles the history that led up to the infamous trials, and the legends and myths surrounding them, with an original short history of the trials, charles uphams histories of the trials, and some of cotton mathers writings. Best nonfiction books about witches nonfiction history. This reader features primary source documents from the time. Volume 1 of a teenage witchs grimoire just a digital grimoire for those interested in witchcraft. The untold story of the captain of the 1980 gold medalwinning u. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Mysteries of the salem witch trials by marc aronson teen aronson lays out all the theories. But mary is taken to massachusetts, where the witch trails take place. Looking for some good dark reading material for fall. In 1692, fonz and the gang end up in salem for the witch trials and are up against both the judge, falsely accusing witches, but also the witch of salem, crashing ships on the rocks. Did the imaginations of the townspeople run wild so that they vi. Brunonia barry the lace reader 2009 and the map of true places 2010 and the fifth petal 2017. The ultimate salem witch trials collection ebook by. For all their publicity, the salem witch trials didnt involve any actual magic just sexism and paranoia. Popular witchcraft nonfiction books showing 142 of 42 weave the liminal. Most popular salem witch trial movies and tv shows imdb.
Just kids national book award swerve national book award imagined london chasing the last laugh the path first women the language of food the salem witch trials hardwiring. There is another great book about salem that goes beyond the cities importance during the witch trials. Many people were either hanged or jailed, even though the accusations had no definite evidence. It also includes a manual for witch hunters penned by king james and papers from the infamous salem witch trials, documenting the realities of the legendary stories. Russell gordon carter a patriot lad of old salem 1925. As my best readers will remember, i suggestedin a recent paper that the famous witch trials of history may have been faked as cover for intelligence projects. Nonfiction monday salem witch trials schanzer, rosalyn. In the heretics daughter, kent tells the story of sarah carrier, the daughter of a woman accused of witchcraft. Here are the best books about the salem witch trials. Witch trials, hysterical nuns and not haunted houses. Discover books about the salem witch trials plus a magical salem book or two. Their foundation in popular and learned culture, 01500 1976.
Laura tempest zakroff goodreads author shelved 1 time as witchcraft nonfiction avg rating 4. Their authors independently of one another rewrote the history of. In 1962, hysteria and confusion took hold of the colonial massachusetts as the salem witch trials began. Discusses the historical setting of the witchcraft trials in colonial salem, massachusetts, with background information on the puritans. See more ideas about salem witch trials, witch trials and nonfiction. Salem witch trial nonfiction factual accounts and sources of information on the salem witch trials of the late 17th century in massachusetts colony score. While there are many excellent nonfiction books recounting the lives of the individuals involved in the salem witch trials, some of the most evocative works are in the historical fiction category. Historians paul boyer and stephen nissenbaum discuss the social dynamics and pressures that lead to the hangings at gallows hill. The salem witch trials and the american experience by emerson baker. If you are looking for nonfiction books about the salem witch trials that best explain how this tragedy occurred, bakers salem novel examines american history and the trials in a much larger context. The salem witch trials of 16921693 remain one of the enigmas of american history.
Schiffs contribution to the familiar story of the salem witch trials. Books james morrows top 10 books on witch persecutions. The history of the tunnels in the city highlights the tunnels built by the federalist to avoid paying jeffersons custom duties that was utilized by. Nonfiction books on cannibalism, witch trials, true. Based on over twenty years of original archival research, this history unfolds a nearly daybyday narrative of the sale. Read the salem witch trials a daybyday chronicle of a community under siege by marilynne k. Witch child tells the story of mary, a young girl whisked away to the new world after watching her grandmother hang for witchcraft. She is the healer, the medicine woman, the bruja, the mother, the crafty instagrammer. Best of the salem witch trials fiction and nonfiction. In the process of writing this book, i read every single book published about the salem witches, including the translation of the original d.
Other books have purported to explain how the unruly lgbt movement achieved its triumphs. Many authors of newer books on the trials have cited the devil in massachusetts as one of the first wellresearched and investigative books on the salem witch trials. The social origins of witchcraft by paul boyer and stephen nissenbaum. The salem witch trials left a scar on americas imaginationa scar examined by multiple fiction and nonfiction narratives. James morrows top 10 books on witch persecutions books. A couple very good books from the 1970s on the origins of the fantasy of diabolical witchcraft are still worth reading. Norman cohn, europes inner demons 1975, and richard kieckhefer, european witch trials. These books give authors the ability to dive into untold stories, interwoven with facts and imagination, and allow a deeper level of connection to. Witches was one of the best nonfiction books i read last year. The witches shows salem is in our blood october 27, 2015 stacy schiffs masterful history of the salem witch trials shines a light on a dark period in american history.
List of the best fiction and nonfiction books based on the salem witch trials of 1692 massachusetts. There are so many parallels to more recent historical events. The salem witch trials all started when two young girls began making strange noises and acted uncommonly without any reason. A journey from oregon to patagonia, and a quest for a life with no regret. Suspicion, betrayal and hysteria in 1692 salem by stacy schiff.