Devonshire Witches by Paul Q. Karkeek
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"Devonshire Witches" by Paul Q. Karkeek is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the witch trials that took place in Devon, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the trials and execution of three women accused of witchcraft in the year 1682. It provides a detailed narrative of the societal beliefs in witchcraft and the legal proceedings that led to these women's tragic fates. The book
recounts the story of three elderly women in Bideford—Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards, and Mary Trembles—who were accused of witchcraft after the mysterious afflictions of local residents, particularly Grace Thomas. The text describes their trials, the confessions obtained under duress, and the testimonies that both condemned and confirmed their supposed malevolence. It highlights the atmosphere of fear and superstition prevalent at the time, showcasing how public opinion could swiftly turn accusatory based on circumstantial evidence and personal grievances. Ultimately, despite the dubious nature of the evidence presented, the three women were sentenced to death, encapsulating the tragic human cost of believing in witchcraft during this dark period of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Karkeek, Paul Q. (Paul Quick) |
|---|---|
| Title | Devonshire Witches |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Witchcraft -- England -- Devon |
| Subject | Trials (Witchcraft) -- England -- Devon |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62273 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62273-6 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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