A classic study of witchcraft in early America, this book illuminates the social and cultural forces that led to the Salem witch trials of 1692. Kittredge draws on historical documents and firsthand accounts to provide a vivid portrait of a dark period in American history. This edition includes an introduction by the author, providing additional context for modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.