Two Important Early Accounts of the Infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials Based on Primary Sources; with Notes and Explanations by Samuel P. Fowler. Originally published: Salem: H.P. Ives and A.A. Smith; 1861. xxi; [22] 450 pp. Published in 1693; Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather [1663 1728] is an account of selected trials written at the request of the judges; who wished to address claims of impropriety. Though he believed in witchcraft; Mather was critical of the judges conduct when the trials were underway. After reading the transcripts; however; he concluded that the verdicts rested on ample evidence according to the standards of English and American law. Published in 1700; More Wonders of the Invisible World; Or The Wonders of the Invisible World Displayed by Robert Calef [1648 1719] attacked Mather s account. Skeptical about the existence of witchcraft; he argued for the injustice of the trials and suggested; moreover; that Mather influenced the judges and public opinion. A well-documented and devastating account; it was the first important publication to show that the trials were a miscarriage of justice. More Wonders of the Invisible World engendered a critical reaction in the form of a book entitled Some Few Remarks; upon a Scandalous Book; against the Government and Ministry of New-England. Written; by one Robert Calef. Detecting the Unparrallel'd Malice and Falsehood of the said Book; and Defending the Names of several particular Gentlemen; by him therein aspersed and abused. Composed and Published by several Persons belonging to the Flock of some of the Injured Pastors; and concerned for their Just Vindication (Boston: Printed by T. Green; Sold by Nicholas Boone; 1701). In the section To the Christian reader it describes Calef's book as containing venome (sic) and false narrations; and odious representations.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A gift from a master!By ARTURO GALEANOGreat knowledge. You can have the weapon but if you do not have the knowledge and the will to study and practice you will not be able to do the thing!!!! A great book. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a wonderful book! The techniques are effective and they are ...By NaljorpaThis is a wonderful book! The techniques are effective and they are taught through excellent drawings that show more than photographs. I have more than 55 years in martial arts; mostly karate and kobudo; and I found much to put to use in my own practice. I highly recommend this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy Travis E. CastroThis book is well written and illustrated. The subject is addressed in an detailed manner. It encompasses the use of a fighting staff from a practical and effective point of view. Although it is not likely that you can learn a martial art or system from a book without an proper instructor to answer questions and provide a safe environment this book is a good resource for the martial arts student.
