The Lancashire Witches

The Lancashire Witches is a historical book written by Thomas Wright that explores the infamous witch trials that took place in Lancashire, England in the 17th century. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the trials, including the social and religious tensions that were prevalent at the time. It also delves into the lives of the accused witches, their alleged crimes, and the methods used to extract confessions from them. The book examines the role of the authorities, including the judges and magistrates, in the trials and the impact of the trials on the wider community. The Lancashire Witches sheds light on a dark period in English history and provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and attitudes of the time.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Narratives of Sorcery and Magic From the Most Authentic Sources Part 2, by Thomas Wright. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141667.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.