The Witchcraft Delusion In New England V1: Its Rise, Progress And Termination As Exhibited By Dr. Cotton Mather

The Witchcraft Delusion in New England V1: Its Rise, Progress and Termination as Exhibited by Dr. Cotton Mather is a historical book written by Cotton Mather. The book describes the events that took place during the Salem Witch Trials in New England in the late 17th century. Mather, a Puritan minister, was a prominent figure during this time and played a significant role in the trials. The book provides a detailed account of the accusations, trials, and executions of those accused of witchcraft. Mather's writing is a firsthand account of the events that took place, and he provides insight into the beliefs and fears of the people of New England during this time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the Salem Witch Trials.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Cotton Mather (1663-1728), trained at Harvard and ordained in 1685, was a Puritan pastor and scholar in Boston.