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Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism - cover

Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism

Allen Putnam

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

Allen Putnam's 'Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism challenges the prevailing historical account of New England witchcraft, which has long denigrated the victims as frauds and imposters. Putnam delves into the natural germs and creeds that led to the transpiring tragedy and examines the sufficiency and justness of the main theory for explaining these events. This book offers a compelling new explanation for old events and presents long-lost statements and meanings, challenging readers to reevaluate the prevailing historical account of New England witchcraft.
Available since: 12/04/2019.
Print length: 389 pages.

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