Railroad building, and other stories

Name: Railroad building, and other stories
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ISBN: 9789374124291

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Thomas Hutchinson

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English

Alpha Editions
27 March 2026

Christianity; Christian theology; Human geography

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A cold wind swept through the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1692, chilling not only the bodies but the souls of its people. In a world where fear took root deeper than reason, neighbours became accusers and the line between the sacred and the profane blurred irrevocably. This restored edition, republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, plunges readers into the heart of the Salem witch trials-a crucible of paranoia and piety that shaped the very fabric of early American society. Drawing from original testimonies and court records, it offers a meticulous historical account that reveals the devastating consequences of collective hysteria, while illuminating the intricate web of seventeenth century Puritanism that ensnared both the innocent and the powerful. As a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this volume stands apart-not merely as a reprint, but as a vital artefact for today's and future generations. Its pages are steeped in the voices of those who lived through the witchcraft delusion, providing essential context for understanding the enduring fascination with the Salem witch trials, from Cotton Mather's sermons to the echoes in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The narrative traces the social, religious, and legal undercurrents that swept through colonial American history, inviting both history students and academic researchers to reconsider the boundaries of justice and belief. For casual readers drawn to stories of intrigue and tragedy, as well as classic-collection buyers seeking authenticity, this edition bridges the centuries. It captures the raw human drama at the heart of the 1692 Salem, Massachusetts crisis, while offering a window into the psyche of a community at war with itself. Painstakingly restored, it preserves the lessons and warnings of the past, ensuring that the shadows of the witch trials remain as vivid-and as urgent-as ever.

By: Thomas Hutchinson
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789374124291
ISBN 10: 9374124297
Pages: 60
Publication Date: 27 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active