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When A Witch Is Young: A Historical Novel (1901)

When A Witch Is Young: A Historical Novel (1901)

Mighels, Philip Verrill

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ISBN10: 1167235258
ISBN13: 9781167235252
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When A Witch Is Young is a historical novel written by Philip Verrill Mighels and first published in 1901. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young girl named Dorothy Fairfax, who is accused of being a witch in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. Dorothy is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is a well-educated and independent young woman. However, her unconventional behavior and her interest in herbal medicine and healing practices make her a target for the town's witch hunters.As the accusations against her mount, Dorothy must fight to clear her name and prove her innocence. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters, including a young man named John Alden, who becomes her ally and friend. Together, they navigate the dangerous and treacherous world of 17th-century Salem, where superstition and fear run rampant.The novel explores themes of prejudice, persecution, and the power of belief. It also offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in colonial America, with its strict social hierarchy and deeply ingrained religious beliefs.Overall, When A Witch Is Young is a captivating and thought-provoking historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the Salem witch trials and the lives of women in colonial America.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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