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The Devil in the Shape of a Woman; Witchcraft in Colonial New England
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman Witchcraft in Colonial New England
Author: Carol F. Karlsen
ISBN: 1408
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4 stars, based on 1 rating
Book Type: Paperback
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Readnmachine avatar reviewed The Devil in the Shape of a Woman; Witchcraft in Colonial New England on + 1439 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Meticulous research and a novel take on the underlying causes of the witchcraft hysteria of colonial New England are marred by an overly scholastic tone and the author's heavy reliance on statistical analysis instead of psychological, sociological, or historical examination.
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Very interesting book that looks into the societal causes of witchcraft in New England
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I highly enjoyed this book! Very imformative and interesting!
carlamo avatar reviewed The Devil in the Shape of a Woman; Witchcraft in Colonial New England on + 269 more book reviews
Very detailed
teekle avatar reviewed The Devil in the Shape of a Woman; Witchcraft in Colonial New England on + 27 more book reviews
Very informative.