The Witch of Salem


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(3.7 stars; 18 reviews)

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


(5 stars)

What an incredible book, it also goes deep into American History also.