Why read Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt?

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This book represents a comprehensive record of all legal documents pertaining to the Salem witch trials, in chronological order. Numerous manuscripts, as well as records published in earlier books that were overlooked in other editions, offer a comprehensive narrative account of the events of 1692-3, with supplementary materials stretching as…

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2 authors picked Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Bryan Le Beau

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This latest compilation of the records of the Salem witch trials is a must for anyone researching any aspect of the trials.

Its importance lies not only in its comprehensive documentation of the events of 1692, but also in its inclusion of several documents newly discovered since previous publications offering such records. It also provides corrections that have been made in previous collections, dating to the work of the WPA in the 1930s.

The records are arranged chronologically, but also well indexed, along with a general introduction, linguistic introduction, biographical notes, and bibliography.

From Bryan's list on The best books to fully understand the story behind the Salem Witch Trials.

Marilynne K. Roach

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This edition of the actual court papers provides not only a more accurate transcription, but also adds previously unpublished documents, background material, and extensive notes that both clarifies obscurities and identifies the individuals who wrote even the unsigned manuscripts. (Disclaimer: I was one of the project’s sub-editors.)

From Marilynne's list on The best books to understand why the Salem Witch Trials occurred.