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Delusion

- Or The Witch Of New England (1839)

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Delusion: Or The Witch Of New England is a novel written by Eliza Buckminster Lee in 1839. The story is set in the early 17th century in New England, and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Schweidler. Mary is accused of being a witch by the villagers of Coserow, and is subjected to torture and persecution. The novel is a fictionalized account of the real-life witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The story is told through the eyes of Mary, who is a strong and brave character, determined to prove her innocence. The novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, superstition, and the power of the mob. It also highlights the importance of justice and the dangers of prejudice and hysteria. Delusion: Or The Witch Of New England is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating insight into the history of witchcraft and the witch trials in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165336777
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 168
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x9 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 231 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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Delusion: Or The Witch Of New England is a novel written by Eliza Buckminster Lee in 1839. The story is set in the early 17th century in New England, and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Schweidler. Mary is accused of being a witch by the villagers of Coserow, and is subjected to torture and persecution. The novel is a fictionalized account of the real-life witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in the late 17th century. The story is told through the eyes of Mary, who is a strong and brave character, determined to prove her innocence. The novel explores themes of religious fanaticism, superstition, and the power of the mob. It also highlights the importance of justice and the dangers of prejudice and hysteria. Delusion: Or The Witch Of New England is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating insight into the history of witchcraft and the witch trials in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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