Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story of Witchcraft: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story of Witchcraft is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mackie, Pauline Bradford (1873–1956).
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"Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story of Witchcraft" by Pauline Bradford Mackie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Deliverance Wentworth, a young Puritan maiden navigating the treacherous environment of witchcraft accusations in Salem. It explores the themes of innocence, societal judgment, and the impact of paranoia on communities during a time of superstition and fear. The opening of the story introduces Deliverance as she encounters a Cavalier in the forest, where they discuss witchery and her recently imposed punishment for a minor social faux pas. This meeting foreshadows her entanglement with darker themes, as whispers of witchcraft swirl around her, influenced by the Cavalier's grim perspective. The narrative establishes the juxtaposition of her youthful innocence against the grim backdrop of the witch trials, hinting at the challenges she will face as accusations of witchcraft arise. The dialogue and vivid descriptions effectively set the stage for a tale steeped in both historical context and the exploration of human fear and folly.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story of Witchcraft
- Author credits: Mackie, Pauline Bradford (1873–1956)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Salem (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
- Trials (Witchcraft) -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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