Salem's Witch House

by Goff, John

• ISBN13: 9781596295193
• ISBN10: 1596295198
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-16
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

Though located on Massachusetts's scenic North Shore, Salem is often remembered for its less than picturesque history. The "Witch City," as it is internationally known, is home to numerous landmarks dedicated to the notorious trials of 1692. Of these, the Witch House is perhaps most significant; this former residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin, whose court ordered the execution of twenty men and women, is the town's only true historic tie to the trials. It was here that Corwin examined the unfortunate accused. There is, however, more to this ancient building than its most famous occupant. From wars and death to prosperity and progress, local author John Goff searches beneath its beams and studs to find stories of those who called this place home.

Table of Contents

Author's Note	p. 7
Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Ancient Beginnings: Before 1626	p. 13
First Period Puritans: 1626-1674	p. 16
Troubling Times: 1675-1691	p. 28
Intense Events and the Illusions of 1692	p. 40
Colonial Kingdoms	p. 52
Forging an American Identity	p. 62
The Colonial Revival Comes of Age	p. 78
Two Influential Architects of the 1930s:	p. 92
Preservation Crises and Restoring the Witch House in the 1940s	p. 97
The Witch House Today	p. 107
Appendix: Known Biographical Information on Some of the Key Witch House Preservationists of the 1940s	p. 109
Notes	p. 113
Bibliography	p. 119
About the Author	p. 127
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