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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2019 · 55 MIN

An Account of the Salem Witch Trials, by Cotton Mather

from Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let's take a spooky yet ponderous journey back to the 17th century witch craze in New England, as described by one of its prime movers, the Reverend Cotton Mather. If he was cursed with anything, it was a love for clauses.   Support us on Patreon and get exclusive perks: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod   Read "The Wonders of the Invisible World: An Account of the Salem Witch Trials" at Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28513   Follow and chat with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boringbookspod   Music: "Gentle Whispering" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   All Boring Books for Bedtime readings are taken from works in the public domain. If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, send a recommendation on Twitter, on our website, or on Patreon. I'd love to hear from you!

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