Salem Bewitched stands as a seminal collection in the study of the Salem witch trials, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of this historical episode's complexities through varied lenses of theology, law, psychology, and sociology. The anthology weaves an intricate tapestry of perspectives, ranging from firsthand accounts to scholarly analyses, encapsulating the diverse literary styles and methodologies employed by its contributors. Of particular note are texts that provide critical examinations of the trials' sociopolitical underpinnings, contributing to a nuanced understanding of their place within the broader context of 17th-century Puritan New England. The contributing authors, including noted historians and clergymen like Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, and Cotton Mather, bring to the collection a rich amalgamation of backgrounds. Their writings demonstrate a deep engagement with the cultural, religious, and intellectual currents of their time, offering insights into how the Salem witch trials were both a product and a reflection of these turbulent periods. This collective endeavor enriches the anthology, making it a critical resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of one of America's most infamous historical events. Salem Bewitched presents an invaluable opportunity for scholars, students, and general readers to engage with the Salem witch trials in all their complexity. Through its diverse range of texts, the collection encourages a deeper, more interdisciplinary approach to studying this fraught moment in history. Readers are invited to traverse the myriad narratives and analyses contained within, fostering a comprehensive understanding central not only to American history but also to the dynamics of power, belief, and social panic. This anthology proves essential for anyone seeking to grasp the full breadth of perspectives on the Salem witch trials.

Accused as a witch in Salem 1692, teenage time-traveler, Bess Martin, narrowly escapes back to the twenty-first century. But she accidentally brings friends from Salem with her, including Hezekiah, the handsome young man who has stolen her heart. Warned that time travel was messing with her mind, Bess is reluctant to return again, but wants to help the unwitting travelers. Once back in Salem, she discovers a problem with the timeline she caused and now must fix. Unfortunately, it’s just days before the last of the hangings and the pressing to death of Giles Corey. Knowing she’ll witness the gruesome deaths of the accused, how will she be able to hold her quick tongue and not suffer the same fate as those hanged that horrific day in September? From the ninth great-granddaughter of Susannah North Martin, who was accused and hanged as a witch, comes book three in the SALEM WITCH HAUNT series: SALEM BEWITCHED, a realistic time travel steeped in suspense and intrigue with a touch of sweet romance. Using primary sources, Theresa Sneed masterfully weaves the trials and hangings of Mary Eastey, Martha Corey, Ann Pudeator, Samuel Wardwell, Mary Parker, Alice Parker, Wilmot Redd, Margaret Scott, and the pressing to death of Giles Corey into this insightful historical fiction.

Bewitched by Saranne Dawson released on May 25, 1992 is available now for purchase.

Long-positioned and long-respected as a bestseller for the U.S. history survey course that focuses on political history as its framework, this textbook's most significant strength is its rich and distinctive prose. For this Eleventh Edition, co-authors Mark Carnes of Barnard College at Columbia University and John Garraty have collaborated to retell the story of Americas past. For the Eleventh Edition, the authors have written a new prologue on pre-Columbian America and the continents earliest human inhabitants, revised each chapter to incorporate recent research and scholarship, integrated more social and cultural history, selected many new illustrations and written informative new captions to engage students visually, introduced two new features, and updated the final chapter (33) to carry the story through the election of 2000, the beginnings of the Bush administration, and the events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, which have profoundly changed the American nation and its people.