The Witch of Salem
John R. Musick
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A historical novel about the Salem Witch Trials. A fantastic illustrated historical novel by the prolific American author John R. Musick.
From the author’s preface:
The "Witch of Salem" is designed to cover twenty years in the history of the United States, or from the year 1680 to 1700, including all the principal features of this period. Charles Stevens of Salem, with Cora Waters, the daughter of an indented slave, whose father was captured at the time of the overthrow of the Duke of Monmouth, are the principal characters. Samuel Parris, the chief actor in the Salem tragedy, is a serious study, and has been painted, after a careful research, according to the conception formed of him. No greater villain ever lived in any age. He had scarce a redeeming feature. His religion was hypocrisy, superstition, revenge and bigotry. His ambition led him to deeds of atrocity unsurpassed. Having drawn the information on which this story is founded from what seem the most reliable sources, and woven the story in a way which it is hoped will be pleasing and instructive, we send this volume forth to speak for itself. (Summary from Authors Preface) (9 hr 0 min)
Chapters
Chapter 00-Preface | 3:02 | Read by Linette Geisel |
Chapter 01-The Man With The Book | 28:09 | Read by ashleyspence |
Chapter 02-Pennsylvania | 29:12 | Read by Marty Kris |
Chapter 03-The Indented Slave | 31:02 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 04-Mr. Parris and Flock | 22:33 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 05-A Night with Witches | 24:24 | Read by Linette Geisel |
Chapter 06-The Charter Oak | 19:33 | Read by ashleyspence |
Chapter 07-Two Men who Look Alike | 27:20 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 08-Moving Onward | 24:44 | Read by Marty Kris |
Chapter 09-Charles and Cora | 30:24 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 10-Charles and Mr. Parris | 27:06 | Read by Kenneth Sergeant Gaghan |
Chapter 11-Adelpha Leisler | 35:51 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 12-Leisler's Fate | 27:55 | Read by Kenneth Sergeant Gaghan |
Chapter 13-Credulity Run Mad | 30:01 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 14-The Fate of Goody Nurse | 28:36 | Read by Marty Kris |
Chapter 15-"Your Mother a Witch!" | 16:19 | Read by Becky Cook |
Chapter 16-Escape and Flight | 21:06 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 17-Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire | 33:06 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 18-Superstition Reigns | 29:12 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 19-The Woman in Black | 22:52 | Read by Vira Denton |
Chapter 20-Conclusion | 28:29 | Read by hearhis |
Reviews
The Witch of Salem
Paul Santo
What an incredible book, it also goes deep into American History also.