The Penguin Book of Witches
(Author) Katherine HoweChilling real-life accounts of witches, from medieval Europe through colonial America, compiled by the New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane and The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs 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. Bringing to life stories like that of Eunice Cole, tried for attacking a teenage girl with a rock and buried with a stake through her heart; Jane Jacobs, a Bostonian so often accused of witchcraft that she took her tormentors to court on charges of slander; and Increase Mather, an exorcism-performing minister famed for his knowledge of witches, this volume provides a unique tour through the darkest history of English and North American witchcraft. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Katherine Howe
Katherine Howe is an American author known for her historical fiction novels that often blend elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. Her most notable works include "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" and "The House of Velvet and Glass." Howe's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and vivid storytelling, transporting readers to different time periods with richly drawn characters and settings. She has made significant contributions to the historical fiction genre, infusing it with a modern sensibility and feminist perspective. "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" is perhaps her most famous work, exploring themes of family secrets, witchcraft, and female empowerment in colonial America. Howe's unique voice and imaginative storytelling have solidified her place as a prominent figure in contemporary historical fiction.
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