Aronson starts out his book not with 1692, but instead with 1688, a year when the four goodwin children. In this book, aronson examines the stories of the accused witches, the people who persecuted them, and. The book also examines subsequent mythologies that emerged from the events of 1692. Aug 01, 2005 marc aronson is the acclaimed author of trapped. Marc aronson has written over ten informational books or biographies for young adults. Sibert information book award for nonfiction and the boston globehorn book award. Presenting the best scholarship, various interpretations of the events, and the mysteries that remain, aronson encourages readers to think for themselves and perhaps discover something new about the trials. Plot summary the salem witch tirals have intrigued and roused the curiosity of adults and adolescents for many years. Dani hoots the mysteries behind the salem witch trials has baffled scholars for many generations. Witchhunt book by marc aronson, stephanie anderson. Mysteries of the salem witch trials by marc aronson.
By marc aronson, illustrated by stephanie anderson. The book gives a detailed account of the accusers, the accused, the judges, and other key players involved in the hysteria that consumed salem in 1692. Aronson, marc 1950 marc henry aronsonpersonalborn 1950. Witchhunt book by marc aronson, stephanie anderson official. Mysteries of the salem witch trials by sibert awardwinning author marc aronson, along with other materials. A passionate spokesperson for youngadult literature, he has written many articles on the subject. Did people really believe that salem was plagued by witches or. Acclaimed young adult historian marc aronson sifts through the facts, myths, halftruths, misinterpretations, and theories around the salem trials to present readers with a vivid narrative of one of. Witch hunt by marc aronson is an amazing look at the facts and theories surrounding the salem witch trials.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Mysteries of the salem witch trials tells of the truths and misconceptions of the horrors that occurred in 1692. Presenting the best scholarship, various interpretations of the events, and the mysteries that remain, aronson encourages. Acclaimed young adult historian marc aronson sifts through the facts, myths, halftruths, misinterpretations, and theories around the salem trials to present readers with a vivid narrative of one of american historys most compelling mysteries. Mysteries of the salem witch trials reprint by aronson, marc isbn. In a plain meetinghouse a woman stands before her judges. Marc aronson is an author, professor, speaker, editor and publisher who believes that young people, especially preteens and teenagers, are smart, passionate, and capable of engaging with interesting ideas in interesting ways.
Aronson presents multiple theories on the reasons behind the salem witch trials in chronological order. Pdf tituba reluctant witch of salem download read online. He debunks some myths and gives fairly comprehensive coverage of this chilling time in our history. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Witchhunt by marc aronson salem, massachusetts, 1692. He has won the lmp award for editing and has a phd in. In a meetinghouse in salem, massachusetts in the year 1692, a woman by the name of ann glover stands before her judges and is accused of witchcraft. Martha is a poor, unpopular woman who had a child before she was married. Nov 01, 2003 the salem witchcraft hysteria in 1692 was a time when a group of individuals acted as a pack to attack and destroy others, and the question ever since has been how it happened and why. See all books authored by marc aronson, including sugar changed the world. A story of magic, spice, slavery, freedom, and science, and witchhunt.
Readers will be stimulated to explore this subject further with other accounts. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide aronson, marc, witch hunt. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It is intended to be used in conjunction with witchhunt. Marc henry aronson born october 19, 1950 is an american writer, editor, publisher, speaker, and historian. Marc aronson covers the topic as he tells what really happened during the trials in salem village in the late 1600s. Aronson describes what is known about the events and separates fictional events such as the ones described in the crucible from what we know about the time and the people who lived through it. Marc aronson, author, stephanie anderson, illustrator. The lessons will compliment curriculum in the social studies, particularly early colonial american history and mccarthyism, but also language arts, focusing on arthur millers. The history of the witchhunt research gives understanding of cultural and academic trends which direct any research even when scholars are not cognisent of their underlying premises. Salem story examines a variety of individual motives that converged to precipitate the witch hunt. He writes books, visits schools, teaches classes, and publishes books that affirm this belief.
The accusers, girls and young women, are fervent and overexcited. I highly recommend this book if you dont know anything about the trials, or if you want to know more about them. Atheneum books for young readers, november 1, 2003. Mysteries of the salem witch trials by marc aronson online at alibris. Witchhunt by marc aronson, 9781416903154, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Of the many assumptions about the salem witch trials, the most persistent one remains that they were precipitated by a circle of hysterical girls. Marc aronson books list of books by author marc aronson. Mysteries of the salem witch trials by marc aronson, stephanie anderson illustrator by marc aronson, stephanie anderson illustrator on. He writes books, visits schools, teaches classes, and. In this book geared at younger authors, marc aronson looks at the history surrounding the salem witch trials using historical records from the time.
Sibert award for nonfiction and the boston globehorn book. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Mysteries of the salem witch trials, i found many new and interesting facts about the salem witch trials. The salem witchcraft hysteria in 1692 was a time when a group of individuals acted. Nov 01, 2003 witch hunt by marc aronson is an amazing look at the facts and theories surrounding the salem witch trials. Aronson has written a balanced account of what happened during the late 1600s in salem, massachusetts when a few young girls accused others of witchcraft. Presenting the best scholarship, various interpretations of the events, and the mysteries that remain, aronson encourages readers to think for themselves and perhaps discover something new about the. The witchcraft of salem village ebook download free pdf. Conversational, sometimes playfulnot the sort of book that would survive vetting by. He has written history and biography nonfiction books for children and young adults, as well as nonfiction books for adults about teenage readers. From a manual for witch hunters written by king james himself in 1597, to court documents from the salem witch trials of 1692, to newspaper coverage of a woman stoned to death on the streets of philadelphia while the continental congress met, the penguin book of witches is a treasury of historical accounts of accused witches that sheds light on the reality behind the legends.
Dec 06, 2009 aronson presents multiple theories on the reasons behind the salem witch trials in chronological order. Witchhunt by marc aronson, 2003, atheneum books for young readers edition, in english witchhunt 2003 edition open library. Witch hunt is a nonfiction story about the witch trials in old salem. It is intended to be used in conjunction with witch hunt. Sep 30, 2005 witchhunt by marc aronson, 9781416903154, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Acclaimed historian marc aronson sifts through the facts, myths, halftruths, misinterpretations, and theories around the salem witch trials to present us with a vivid narrative of one of. Aronson has written a balanced account of what happened during the late. Mysteries of the salem witch trials audiobook by marc aronson. Mysteries of the salem witch trials 0689848641 by marc aronson. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Mysteries of the salem witch trials reprint by marc aronson, stephanie anderson isbn.
In the wake of terrorism fear, two historians have given a fresh recounting of the events of the salem witch trials of 1692, aronson and mary beth norton. Sibert award for nonfiction and the boston globehorn book award. Elizabeth knapp was doing the daily jobs that she does while working for. Aronson does a great job of putting together the theories and facts of the trials.
Meettheauthor recording with marc aronson about witchhunt. The mysteries behind the salem witch trials has baffled scholars for many generations. The salem witchcraft hysteria in 1692 was a time when a group of individuals acted as a pack to attack and destroy others, and the question ever since has been how it happened and why. Jan 22, 2015 witchhunt is the perfect book for you if you are curious about the salem witch trials. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He has won the lmp award for editing and has a phd in american.
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