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American Witches

A Broomstick Tour through Four Centuries

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The history of American witches is way weirder than you ever imagined. From bewitched pigs hell-bent on revenge to gruesome 20th-century murders, American Witches reveals strange incidents of witchcraft that have long been swept under the rug as bizarre sidenotes to history.

On a tour through history that's both whimsical and startling, we'll encounter 17th-century children flying around inside their New England home "like geese". We'll meet a father-son team of pious Puritans who embarked on a mission that involved undressing ladies and overseeing hangings. And on the eve of the Civil War, we'll accompany a reporter as he dons a dress and goes searching for witches in New York City's most dangerous neighborhoods.

Entertainingly listenable and rich in amazing details often left out of today's texts, American Witches casts a flickering torchlight into the dark corners of American history.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2016 Susan Fair (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Americas Magic Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts United States Women Magic Users Witchcraft Scary
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Not a Christian diatribe against modern witches, a history of how people were persecuted.

It's a history book about American witch hunts

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The narrator really made this come alive. I was already familiar with the story of the Salem witch trials, but it was fascinating to hear about the other "witch" incidents in the US, especially the more contemporaneous accounts. I frequently found myself giggling aloud at particularly sassy parts of the narrative. Really excellent, and Coleen Marlo deserves a lot of praise for her performance.

Fun, informative, and excellent narration!

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Really enjoyed this book really interesting, the reader had you gripped. I would definitely recommend.

Witchy Stories

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So refreshing to hear of other American witches as well as those of Salem. Well written and well read. Loved knowing a lot more history.

Refreshing

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It's not the best but I have found worse
It's ok I guess.
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It's ok

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