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This work provides a revealing analysis of what it was like to live in Massachusetts during the Salem Witch Trials, creating a distinctive profile of New England Puritans and their culture.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goss, K. David, 1952-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, [2012]
Series:Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series.
Subjects:
New England > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Massachusetts > History > Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Salem (Mass.) > History > 17th century.
New England > Social conditions > 17th century.
Massachusetts > Social conditions > 17th century.
Salem (Mass.) > Social conditions > 17th century.
Witchcraft > Massachusetts > Salem > History > 17th century.
Trials (Witchcraft) > Massachusetts > Salem > History > 17th century.
Witchcraft > Social aspects > Massachusetts > History > 17th century.
Trials (Witchcraft) > Social aspects > Massachusetts > History.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Chronology: 1620 to 1700 : Key Events in the Development of New England
  • "The Creation of Puritan New England : 1623 to 1692"
  • "The Impact of the Salem Witch Trials on Massachusetts Colony"
  • "Domestic Life of the Salem Witch Trial Era : Homes and Families"
  • "Business, Maritime Commerce and Piracy in the 1690's"
  • "Politics and War in the 1690's"
  • "Religion and Education in Daily Life in the 1690's"
  • "The Roles of Women and Men in the 1690's"
  • "Marriage, Courtship and Sex in the 1690's"
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Glossary of Key Terms.