Sunday, September 27, 2009

Salem Witch Trials -- Resouces


Map of Salem, 1692

In preparation for reading and studying Arthur Miller's Crucible, you'll be researching an assigned topic pertaining either to Miller, Puritanism, Witchcraft trials, 17th century New England, or McCarthyism. You may find the following sites helpful:
Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive
Includes historical maps, trial transcripts, original trial documents, biographies of notable people, etc.

Famous American Trials, Salem 1692
Includes loads of documents about the accusations, the trials, and the evidence as well as extensive background information about Salem and a history of witchcraft persecutions prior to Salem

The Cotton Mather Home Page
About all things Cotton Mather -- writings, biographies, pictures

Fire and Ice: On Puritanism
Puritan writings, history, and biographies

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