The Devil in the Shape of a Woman (Witchcraft in Colonial New England)

Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem. More than three hundred years later, the question "Why?" still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches—vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society.

This book title, The Devil in the Shape of a Woman (Witchcraft in Colonial New England), ISBN: 9780393317596, by Carol F. Karlsen, published by W. W. Norton & Company (April 17, 1998) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Devil in the Shape of a Woman (Witchcraft in Colonial New England) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.

Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Devil in the Shape of a Woman (Witchcraft in Colonial New England) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!