Starkey is an historical narrative of people and events surrounding the salem witch trials. It is written in a narrative format, making it very interesting to read. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. An authentic historical narrative, it takes its dialogue from the actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria. Aug 11, 2011 the devil in massachusetts by marion lena starkey, 1963, time edition, in english time reading program special ed. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by starkey, marion l. The devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey alibris.
Marion l starkey books biography and list of works author. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Starkeys sense of drama also vividly recreates the atmosphere of pity and terror that fostered the evil and suffering of this human tragedy. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials quotes the. Starkey in spite of that word modern in the title, this is actually the oldest book on this list, having. Author of the devil in massachusetts, the cherokee nation, land where our fathers died, the devil in massachusetts, a modern enquiry into the salem witch trials, the visionary girls, the devil in. Discover book depositorys huge selection of marion starkey books online.
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Knopf, 1949 page images at hathitrust starkey, marion lena. On a lucky afternoon i happened upon the devil in massachusetts, by marion starkey, a narrative of the salem witchhunt of 1692. Starkey, describes and example of the prominent witch trials and executions in new england late 17th century. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Starkey overview this historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials 9780809437412 by starkey, marion lena and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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Marion l starkey books biography and list of works. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. That said, i do disagree with starkey, and if you begin with the devil in massachusetts, you would be illadvised to end there. Buy the devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey online at alibris. Marion lena starkey was the author of numerous works of history. Marion l starkey books author of the devil in massachusetts. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The devil in massachusetts download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Marion starkey 19011991 was a historian and author of a number of regional history books. Starkey forthrightly although i dont agree with starkey on many points, the devil in massachusetts makes a good point at which to begin ones reading about salem. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials marion l. This historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria.
Marion lena starkey this historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial. Marion lena starkey was editor of the saugus herald newspaper, and a teacher at the hampton institute and the university of connecticut at new london, having attended the harvard graduate school of education. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. It started in what has since become danvers, at a point from which the danvers state hospital for mental cases is now visible, and which serves as an unintended but highly appropriate monument to the whole sorry business. The devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A descendant of mayflower passenger peregrine white, starkey has published extensively on the salem witch trials and. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Starkey forthrightly although i dont agree with starkey on many points, the devil.
A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials time reading program special edition starkey, marion lena published by timelife books 1982. The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey waterstones. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. Starkey overview this historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria. This historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but applies modern. In the end, one is pretty sure what was wrong with cotton mather, the august judges, and the tormented young girls. Buy a cheap copy of the devil in massachusetts book by marion l. Marion starkeys the devil in massachusetts is the most readable so far, although the almost novelistic treatment may disguise some historical inaccuracy in her preface, she notes she has taken slight. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials marion lena. Author of the devil in massachusetts, the cherokee nation, land where our fathers died, the devil in massachusetts, a modern enquiry into the salem witch trials, the visionary girls, the devil in massachusetts, a modern inuqiry into the salem witch trials, lace cuffs and leather aprons. Boyer the triumph of the moon by ronald hutton the devil in massachusetts by marion l. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The devil in massachusetts 1963 edition open library.
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The devil in massachusetts describes in sequence the people and events that surrounded the salem witch trials. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials marion lena starkey on. Her narration is in chronological order and her characters all have real personalities perhaps not. Starkey 1st published her deeply moving the devil in massachusetts in 1949. Buy the devil in massachusetts reprint by marion starkey isbn. An authentic historical narrative, it takes its dialog from. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Find the devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l at biblio. Devil in massachusetts, the a modern enquiry into the salem witch trials. Ive been working my way through a series of books on the salem witchcraft outbreak of 1692. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials kindle edition by starkey, marion l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The devil in massachusetts, a modern inquiry into the salem. The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey abebooks.
The salem witchcraft of 1692, of which this is a record, did not start in salem. Born in the state that once countenanced these atrocities, marion l. This may not be the best, or the most thorough account of the trials. Marion lena starkey was editor of the saugus herald newspaper, and a teacher at the hampton institute and the university of connecticut at new london, having attended the harvard graduate school of. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Buy the devil in massachusetts anchor books ed by starkey, marion isbn. Marion starkeys the devil in massachusetts is the most readable so far, although the almost novelistic treatment may disguise some historical inaccuracy in her preface, she notes she has taken slight liberties with the records. It started in what has since become danvers, at a point from which the danvers state hospital for mental cases is now visible. Written with sly humor, much of the book reads like a novel. Prior to becoming a fulltime writer, starkey worked as a newspaper editor for the saugus herald and taught at the hampton institute and at the university of connecticut at new london.
Marion lena starkey april, 1901 december 18, 1991 was an american author of history books, including the devil in massachusetts. Click download or read online button to get the devil in massachusetts book now. Click download or read online button to get the devil in massachusetts book. Starkey, including the devil in massachusetts, and the cherokee nation, and more on. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials starkey, marion l. Marion l starkey biography marion l starkey biography and list of works marion l starkey books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the devil in massachusetts. This historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft.
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