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 19011991 author of the devil in massachusetts. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials marion lena starkey snippet view 1949. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials dolphin books by marion lena starkey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Starkey, describes and example of the prominent witch trials and executions in new england late 17th century. Read the devil in massachusetts a modern inquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. Na fascinating material vividly presented, this story of witchcraft in massachusetts makes absorbing reading.
Devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l seller abracadabra books 30% off sale. It is written in a narrative format, making it very interesting to read. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. The devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey alibris. Marion starkeys the devil in massachusetts was published in 1949 and is a study of nazism that uses the salem episode to chart the aetiology of mass hysteria. The devil in massachusetts a modern inquiry into the salem. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Fascinating material vividly presented, this story of witchcraft in massachusetts makes absorbing reading.
Starkey garden city, new york anchor books, 1949 pp. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials quotes the devil in massachusetts. Marion lena starkey april, 1901 december 18, 1991 was an american author of history books, including the devil in massachusetts. Starkeys the devil in massachusetts 1949and more inclined to ask why a witch panic of this magnitude. Starkey brings a modern set of lenses to the study, inspecting. The devil in massachusetts, a modern inquiry into the salem. The devil in massachusetts, a modern inquiry into the. The devil in massachusetts 2019 reprint of 1950 edition. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by starkey, marion l. Oct 18, 20 hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books todays deals new releases books.
A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials paperback september 5, 1989 by marion l. The devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l condition is very good. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials 1949 all page numbers from the trade paperback edition published by anchor books isbn 0385035098. The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey abebooks.
A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by starkey, marion l anchor. The devil in massachusetts describes in sequence the people and events that surrounded the salem witch trials. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials starkey, marion l. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials marion l. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store check. Starkey is an historical narrative of people and events surrounding the salem witch trials.
This historical narrative of the salem witch trials takes its dialogue from actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to. This examines the origins and the course of the malady, the tragedies of the accused and the mass hysteria of the bewitched, the attitudes of the judges, the temper of. An essay on the structural content that marion starkey chose to use in her novel the devil in massachusetts, in which she retold the events of the salem witchcraft trials and the events leading up to the cause. 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Starkey vintage paperback book preowned, very good condition. Knopf, 1949 page images at hathitrust starkey, marion lena. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials, 1949, questia, subs, knopf. 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. Starkey accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. May 21, 2020 the devil in massachusetts by marion lena starkey, 1963, time edition, in english time reading program special ed.
Dec 05, 2018 the devil in massachusetts is a vivid and compassionate reconstruction of the salem witchcraft hysteria. The novel the devil in massachusetts, written by marion l. Starkey forthrightly b 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. That said, i do disagree with starkey, and if you begin with the devil in massachusetts, you would be illadvised to end there. Marion starkey has written history which illustrates the past and at the same time packs and important contemporary moral. The devil in massachusetts 1963 edition open library. This examines the origins and the course of the malady, the tragedies of the accused and the mass hysteria of the bewitched, the attitudes of the judges, the temper of the public, and the. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials paperback aug. The devil in massachusetts by marion lena starkey, 1963, time edition, in english time reading program special ed. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials marion lena starkey snippet view 1952. Starkey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey online at alibris. Motivated in part by the question of how the holocaust could have happened, starkey delved into the salem archives to explore the underpinnings of an earlier american tragedy.
A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials 1st ed. The devil in massachusetts, a modern inquiry into the salem witch trials. This dramatic and deeply moving book combines a narrative that has the pace and excitement of a novel, a timeless portra. Starkey is a landmark historical study of the salem witch trials, first published in 1949. Knopf, 1950 add to favorites click to zoom berniesrarebooks 95 sales 95 sales 5 out of 5 stars. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the devil in massachusetts. The devil in massachusetts is a vivid and compassionate reconstruction of the salem witchcraft hysteria. Marion lena starkey was the author of numerous works of history. Find the devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l at biblio. The case that this novel pertains to is the witch trials that occurred in salem, massachusetts, 1692.
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