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The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend
Paperback
OccultArchaeologyRegional: South
Publisher Price: $24.95
ISBN13: 9780813951300
Publisher: Rivanna
Published: May 22 2024
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In 1706, Grace Sherwood was ducked after her neighbors in Princess Anne County accused her of witchcraft. Binding and throwing her into the Lynnhaven River, they waited to see whether she would float to the top (evidence of her guilt) or sink (proof of her innocence). Incredibly, she survived. This bizarre spectacle became an early piece of Virginia folklore as stories about Sherwood, the Witch of Pungo, spread. Her legend still looms large in Tidewater. In 2006, Governor Tim Kaine even issued an informal pardon of Sherwood, read aloud by the mayor of Virginia Beach before the annual reenactment of Sherwood's ducking.
This is the first book to explore Grace Sherwood's life and cultural impact in depth. Anyone interested in colonial Virginia, American folklore, and the history and legacy of witch trials will find much to enjoy in this spellbinding book.
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