The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster

The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster
Author: Thomas Potts
Publisher: Carnegie Pub.
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Witchcraft
ISBN: 9781874181781

Thomas Potts' famous account of the Pendle witch trials of 1612 is the only original source of information about the events, and in this new version historian Robert Poole makes the text accessible and usable for 21st-century readers.

The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster (Esprios Classics)

The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster (Esprios Classics)
Author: Thomas Potts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2021-07-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781006765582

The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster is the account of a series of English witch trials that took place on 18-19 August 1612, commonly known as the Lancashire witch trials. Except for one trial held in York they took place at Lancaster Assizes. Of the twenty men and women accused - amongst them the Pendle witches and the Samlesbury witches - eleven were found guilty and subsequently hanged; one was sentenced to stand in the pillory, and the rest were acquitted. Thomas Potts, the clerk to the Lancaster Assizes, was ordered by the trial judges Sir James Altham and Sir Edward Bromley to write an account of the proceedings, making them some of the most famous and best recorded witch trials of the 17th century.

Discovery of Witches

Discovery of Witches
Author: Potts Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-03-31
Genre:
ISBN:

The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster

Discovery of Witches. The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster

Discovery of Witches. The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster
Author: Thomas active 1612-1618 Potts
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2023-08-22
Genre: History
ISBN:

Thomas Potts, a prominent figure in the legal world of the early 17th century, penned 'Discovery of Witches. The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster' to meticulously document the infamous Pendle witch trials of 1612. Written in a straightforward and factual style, the book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the trials, the testimonies of witnesses, and the proceedings in court. Potts's work serves as a valuable historical and legal resource, shedding light on the superstitions and fears surrounding witchcraft in that era. The book's significance lies in its role in shaping public perceptions of witchcraft and the justice system during that time. Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping narrative that explores the intersection of law, superstition, and societal norms in 17th-century England. 'Discovery of Witches' offers a captivating glimpse into a dark chapter of history, making it a must-read for those interested in the occult, legal history, and cultural practices of the past.

The Lancashire Witches

The Lancashire Witches
Author: Robert Poole
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780719062049

A study of England's biggest and best-known witch trial, which took place in 1612 when ten witches from the forest of Pendle were hanged at Lancaster. A little-known second trial occured in 1633-4, when up to nineteen witches were sentenced to death.

Discovery of Witches the Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster

Discovery of Witches the Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster
Author: Potts Thomas Active
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2016-06-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781318836925

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.