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Trial of the Lancaster Witches AD MDCXII

Trial of the Lancaster Witches AD MDCXII

Potts, Thomas
Harrison, G. B.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral LawGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1162605162
ISBN13: 9781162605166
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Trial of the Lancaster Witches AD MDCXII is a book written by Thomas Potts. It is a historical account of the infamous witch trials that took place in Lancaster, England in 1612. The book provides a detailed description of the events that led to the trial, the accusations made against the accused witches, and the subsequent trial proceedings. It also includes transcripts of the testimonies given by the witnesses, as well as the confessions of the accused witches. The book sheds light on the superstitious beliefs and fears of the people of that era, and the harsh punishments meted out to those accused of witchcraft. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of witchcraft trials in England.1929. This volume contains the Old English manuscript of the wonderful discovery of witches in the county of Lancaster, with the arraignment and trial of nineteen notorious witches at the Assizes and general Gaole deliuerie, held at the Castle of Lancaster in August 1612, before Sir James Altham, and Sir Edward Bromley, knights; Barons of his Majesty's Court of Exchequer: and Justices of Assize, Oyer and Terminor, and general Gaole deliuerie in the circuit of North Parts. Together with the arraignment and trial of Jennet Preston, at the Assizes held at the Castle of Yorke with her execution for the murder of Master Lister by witchcraft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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