Cotton Mather and Witchcraft 1870

Cotton Mather and Witchcraft 1870 is a historical book written by C. W. Upham that explores the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and the role of Puritan minister Cotton Mather in the events. The book delves into Mather's beliefs about witchcraft and his involvement in the trials, including his support of the use of spectral evidence and his defense of the court's decisions. Upham also examines the social and cultural context of the trials and the factors that led to the hysteria that swept through Salem. The book provides a detailed and insightful look at one of the most notorious events in American history and the complex figure of Cotton Mather.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.