Potts's Discovery Of Witches In The County Of Lancaster 1613

Potts's Discovery Of Witches In The County Of Lancaster 1613

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Potts's Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster 1613 is a historical account written by Thomas Potts about the infamous witch trials that took place in Lancaster, England in the early 17th century. The book details the events leading up to the trial, the testimonies of the accused witches, and the eventual execution of ten individuals. Potts was the clerk of the court during the trial, and his account provides a firsthand perspective on the proceedings. The book also includes a detailed description of the witches' supposed practices and beliefs, as well as the methods used to extract confessions from them. Potts's Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster 1613 is an important historical document that sheds light on the superstitions and beliefs of the time, as well as the brutal treatment of those accused of witchcraft.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163239773
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 553g
Height: 191mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 17mm