Shadows of Salem
Davis Truman
In 1692, a small Puritan community in Massachusetts became the stage for one of the darkest episodes in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, fueled by superstition, religious zeal, and the fear of the unknown, led to over 150 accusations, countless shattered lives, and the executions of innocent men and women. But beyond the gallows and confessions lies a deeper story, one of resistance, power, and the origins of collective fear in America.
In Shadows of Salem, readers are taken inside the trials to witness how hysteria spread, how law was bent to justify injustice, and how individuals, like Giles Corey, chose silence and suffering over submission. Drawing on historical records, legal precedents, and cultural analysis, this book uncovers how Salem’s legacy shaped America’s enduring relationship with fear, authority, and social control.
From the use of spectral evidence to the crushing weight of peine forte et dure, Shadows of Salem explores not just what happened in 1692, but why it continues to haunt the American imagination. It is a story of mass panic and manipulation, but also of defiance and resilience, an essential lens for understanding both the past and the patterns of fear that still echo in modern society.
Perfect for readers of history, law, and cultural studies, Shadows of Salem offers a compelling examination of how hysteria becomes power, and how silence can be the most powerful act of resistance.
Duration - 1h 42m.
Author - Davis Truman.
Narrator - Ashley Reynolds.
Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Davis Truman ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In 1692, a small Puritan community in Massachusetts became the stage for one of the darkest episodes in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, fueled by superstition, religious zeal, and the fear of the unknown, led to over 150 accusations, countless shattered lives, and the executions of innocent men and women. But beyond the gallows and confessions lies a deeper story, one of resistance, power, and the origins of collective fear in America. In Shadows of Salem, readers are taken inside the trials to witness how hysteria spread, how law was bent to justify injustice, and how individuals, like Giles Corey, chose silence and suffering over submission. Drawing on historical records, legal precedents, and cultural analysis, this book uncovers how Salem’s legacy shaped America’s enduring relationship with fear, authority, and social control. From the use of spectral evidence to the crushing weight of peine forte et dure, Shadows of Salem explores not just what happened in 1692, but why it continues to haunt the American imagination. It is a story of mass panic and manipulation, but also of defiance and resilience, an essential lens for understanding both the past and the patterns of fear that still echo in modern society. Perfect for readers of history, law, and cultural studies, Shadows of Salem offers a compelling examination of how hysteria becomes power, and how silence can be the most powerful act of resistance. Duration - 1h 42m. Author - Davis Truman. Narrator - Ashley Reynolds. Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Davis Truman ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:13
Chapter 1 introduction
Duración:00:05:48
Chapter 2 historical context
Duración:00:06:36
Chapter 3 confession in salem witch trials
Duración:00:07:38
Chapter 4 reasons for encouraging confession
Duración:00:14:57
Chapter 5 slavery in massachusetts
Duración:00:08:31
Chapter 6 tituba
Duración:00:14:06
Chapter 7 candy
Duración:00:07:37
Chapter 8 mary black
Duración:00:08:27
Chapter 9 coercion and resistance in salem
Duración:00:10:32
Chapter 10 the weight of silence
Duración:00:11:11
Chapter 11 conclusion
Duración:00:06:49
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:21