The Salem Witchcraft Trials in United States History

by David K. Fremon

Book Overview

The Salem witchcraft trials occurred during a controversial period in colonial America in which mass hysteria led to a series of outrageous trials resulting in the conviction and execution of twenty people for practicing witchcraft, and the imprisonment of one hundred fifty other accused witches. Highlighting key people and events, Fremon explains the unique circumstances that existed in colonial Massachusetts and Salem Village at the time of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766063410
• ISBN13: 9780766063419
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12