Aronson, Marc.

Witch-hunt : mysteries of the Salem witch trials / Marc Aronson. - 1st ed. - New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2003. - xvi, 272 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-260) and index.

Of dark forests and midnight thoughts -- Boston, 1688 : the possession of the Goodwin children -- Two Salem families, 1641-1692 -- Two mysteries -- The mysteries end and the hearings begin -- The accuser: Ann Putnam, Jr. -- The one and the many -- From hearings to trials -- The man in black -- Choosing death with a quiet conscience -- That no more innocent blood be shed -- A great delusion of Satan.

What happened in Salem? Sifting through the facts, myths, half-truths, misinterpretations and theories the book presents a vivid narrative of one of the mysteries of American history.

Ages 12 up. 6-9.

A Junior Library Guild selection.

ISBN: 0689848641 (hc) :

LCCN: 2002152768

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Trials (Witchcraft)--History--Massachusetts--Salem--17th century.
Trials (Witchcraft)--Massachusetts--Salem.
Witchcraft--Massachusetts--Salem.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Salem (Mass.)--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Dewey Class. No.: 133.4/3/097445