Victorian Spiritualist Reconsiders Colonial-era Witchcraft Phenomena

Putnam, Allen (1802-1887)

Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism

Boston: Colby and Rich, Publishers, 1880. First Edition. Cloth hardcover. Duodecimo. 482 pages.

A rather uncommon study of the Salem witch hysteria through the lens of Victorian-era spiritualism beliefs.

Bound in publisher's gray cloth over boards with gilt-stamped spine titles, pale yellow endpapers. Light extremity rubs, shallow bumps at spine ends. Near fine.

Item #2077

Price: $1,000