colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

In Chatham, Mass., in 1697 10-year-old Betsy feels sick with fear as more and more incidents seem to indicate that her mother is a witch.

The irrepressible Jacky Faber, recently arrived in Boston, finds herself at odds with the Women's Temperance Union and local residents angry at the arrival of hundreds of Irish immigrants on a ship owned by Faber Shipping Worldwide.

Describes life in colonial America.

Explores the life of Quaker William Penn, discussing his childhood in England, faith, vision for the colony King Charles II gave him rule over, relationship with the Lenni Lenape, and his legacy.

The Salem witch trials of 1692 are brought vividly to life in this compelling adaptation of Arthur Miller's play.