The Salem witch trials / Benoit, Peter

Text and photographs look at the seventeenth-century Salem Witch trials.

Presents the history of the 1692 Salem witch trials through primary and secondary materials. Discusses how they began, how the witches were tried, why the number of trials grew, and how the trials impacted history. Includes photographs, a list of notable individuals, a map, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Examines the infamous Salem Witch Trials in colonial Massachusetts, their aftermath, and their effects on the American psyche.