Starkey garden city, new york anchor books, 1949 pp. Starkey uses confusing historical terms in a book that is clearly written in present day english. Starkey has gathered myriad sources on the salem witch trials and managed to put together a cohesive account which is neither dry nor dense. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. The devil in massachusetts, first published in 1949, is a wellresearched, accurate narrative of the 1690s salem witch outbreak and subsequent trials. The work i provide is guaranteed to be plagiarism free, original, and written from scratch. Buy the devil in massachusetts reprint by marion starkey isbn. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the devil in massachusetts. Fascinating material vividly presented, this story of witchcraft in massachusetts makes absorbing reading. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials by marion l. The devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l aldous huxley, intro and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The devil in massachusetts describes in sequence the people and events that surrounded the salem witch trials. The devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Starkey applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria which plagued salem, massachusetts in 1692. The devil in massachusetts hardcover january 1, 1982 by marion l. An essay on the structural content that marion starkey chose to use in her novel the devil in massachusetts, in which she retold the events of the salem witchcraft trials and the events leading up to the cause. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Download thesis statement on the devil in massachusetts by marion starkey in our database or order an original thesis paper that will be written by one of our staff writers and delivered according to the deadline. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marion l starkey is the author of books such as the devil in massachusetts. The devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey alibris. Then, in 1949, he came upon a new book about the trials, by marion starkey, called the devil in massachusetts. Marion l starkey books biography and list of works.
A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials kindle edition by starkey, marion l download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey, 9780385035095, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Questia read the fulltext online edition of the devil in massachusetts.
Not the least fascinating aspect of the book lay in the fact that the author. Though written in 1949, it is comprehensible to the modern reader and also fascinating. I recently became interested in salem witch trials and related subjects, and starkeys the devil in massachusetts was recommended to me as a starting point. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
The devil in massachusetts a modern enquiry into the. The format of the book is narrative with dialogue from actual trial records. The devil in massachusetts download ebook pdf, epub. The devil in massachusetts nodust by starkey, marion l.
The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey abebooks. Starkey essaysthe novel the devil in massachusetts, written by marion l. Working from court records, she created a psychological portrait tracing the development of the event from child fantasies to societal hysteria, eventually publishing in 1949 the devil in massachusetts. Arthur miller is said to have used this work in his research for the crucible. Born in the state that once countenanced these atrocities, marion l starkey first published her deeply moving the devil in massachusetts in 1949. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials with a new introduction by aldous huxley starkey, marion l. Starkey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Her narration is in chronological order and her characters all have real personalities perhaps not. Hysteria and fear overtook the village and its interested to see how a town or village during the colonial times would react to something of this extent. Marion starkey has written history which illustrates the past and at the same time packs and important contemporary moral. Buy the devil in massachusetts by marion l starkey online at alibris. Starkey and this paper is supposed to describe whos the characters and who was the protagonist and the antagonist and also which was my favorite character abigail william, explain her personality and why i like her and what the plot of the story in. This examines the origins and the course of the malady, the tragedies of the accused and the mass hysteria of the bewitched. Buy the devil in massachusetts anchor books ed by starkey, marion isbn. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He also claims i started doing some genealogy research recently and that i have ancestors that were from salem village in massachusetts and may, possible be descended from a woman who was hanged. Marion lena starkey was the author of numerous works of history.
The devil in massachusetts, hardcover, a modern inquiry into the salem witch trials, by marion l starkey, published 1982 by time life books. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials a doubleday anchor book, a682 a borzoi book anchor books dolphin books. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Find the devil in massachusetts by starkey, marion l at biblio. Buy a cheap copy of the devil in massachusetts book by marion l. The devil in massachusetts, a modern inquiry into the salem.
Although starkeys work is obviously wellresearched and is historically authentic, it is neither an enquiry nor a psychological evaluation with new insights into the. Author of the devil in massachusetts, the cherokee nation, land where our fathers died, the devil in massachusetts, a modern enquiry into the salem witch trials, the visionary girls, the devil in massachusetts, a modern inuqiry into the salem witch trials, lace cuffs and leather aprons. Marion starkeys the devil in massachusetts is the most readable so far, although the almost novelistic treatment may disguise some historical inaccuracy in her preface, she notes she has taken slight liberties with the records. The book takes its dialogue from actual trial records and applies modern psychiatric knowledge to help explain the witchcraft hysteria. The devil in massachusetts is recommended by the reader as an informative book into what really went on during 1692 in salem. Prior to becoming a fulltime writer, starkey worked as a newspaper editor for the saugus herald and taught at the hampton institute and at the university of connecticut at new london. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials marion lena starkey snippet view 1952. The devil in massachusetts 1963 edition open library. Thesis statement on the devil in massachusetts by marion.
It is the first book to which i would read about the witch trials in 1692 salem. Boyer the triumph of the moon by ronald hutton the devil in massachusetts by marion l. Starkeys book is a pretty quick overview of the events though he doesnt limit himself to pure history and tries to get inside the peoples heads. Buy the devil in massachusetts by marion starkey from waterstones today. Marion starkey has written history which illustrates the past and at the same time packs and important. The author, who died in 1991, was a distinguished journalist and a new englander with an american ancestry dating back to the mayflower. A modern inquiry into the salem witch trials view larger image.
An authentic historical narrative, it takes its dialogue from the actual trial records but applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria. Starkey is an historical narrative of people and events surrounding the salem witch trials. The devil in massachusetts by marion lena starkey, 1963, time edition, in english time reading program special ed. At lindashelp i can do all your assignments, labs, and final exams too. Marion lena starkey was editor of the saugus herald newspaper, and a teacher at the hampton institute and the university of connecticut at new london, having attended the harvard graduate school of education. Click download or read online button to get the devil in massachusetts book now. The devil in massachusetts is a vivid and compassionate reconstruction of the salem witchcraft hysteria. Her research, writing and interpretive skills were impeccable. The devil in massachusetts by marion starkey waterstones. Starkey, describes and example of the prominent witch trials and executions in new england late 17th century. A modern enquiry into the salem witch trials paperback september 5, 1989 by marion l. Marion l starkey biography marion l starkey biography and list of works marion l starkey books. The back cover of the edition of the devil in massachusetts i read stated that ms. A descendant of mayflower passenger peregrine white, starkey has published extensively on the salem witch trials and the history of new england.
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