Told from the point of view of Abigail Faulker, a young woman from Andover whose family fought hard to end the witch hunt, Mofford's extensive research into the time period shines through from beginning to end. The book is about a ten year old girl named Abigail Faulkner who is falsely accused of practicing witch craft in the town of Andover, Massachusetts. The incident began when two young girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams started to behave oddly. Things came to a head in early August 1692, when Elizabeth Johnson's daughter and namesake was accused of witchcraft and arrested. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much. The events in Salem in 1692 were but one chapter in a long story of witch hunts that began in Europe between 1300 and 1330 and ended in the late 18th century (with the last known execution for witchcraft taking place in Switzerland in 1782). A natural insight to a life and period of time. Despite the fact that she was one of the main accusers during the Salem Witch Trials, not much is known about Abigail Williams before or even after the trials ended. Told from the point of view of Abigail Faulker, a young woman from Andover whose family fought hard to end the witch hunt, Mofford's extensive research into the time period shines through from beginning to end. 1.) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It became their word against yours and the girls had all the power because they were well trusted within the community. The Crucible is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller.It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692–93. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. To read Abigail Faulkner's true story is to open a door and step into a 17th century frontier settlement in Massachusetts. Why did Abigail's own family—her own daughters—testify against her? Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Parris and his wife Elizabeth, were the first two girls in Salem Village to be accused of witchcraft during the infamous ​ Salem Witch Trials. I was thrilled to find that there was a book written on Abigail Dane Faulkner, my 7XGGM, giving me an insight into a life that also brought me life. Author: Ryan Brantley. 369 Words 2 Pages. Abigail Williams accuses innocent citizens of colluding with the devil and being involved in witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018. A Delusion of Satan: The Full Story of the Salem Witch Trials by Francis Hill. As one of the main accusers during the Salem Witch Trials, Williams accused about 57 people of witchcraft, according to court records” (1). the theme of this book is how people delt with witchery and the consiquences for the dark arts. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Of the hundreds accused 19 were sentenced to death before the madness came to an end. Parris, witnessed this claim by Abigail Williams. Finally, it is the wise guidance of her father and her own intelligent strategy that give her the possibility of survival and salvation. Published in 1995, this … I am humbled and troubled to find that I have great grandmothers and others who were accused of this tragic travesty of “being a witch”. I have lectured and taught classes on the Salem witch trials at Phillips Academy, for Elderhostel, and at Middlesex Community College. That makes this story an important one. Only rated down a bit, Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019. I’m finding many ancestor connections to the history that is written about in history books. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Abigail and her cousin, Betty Parris, were the first two accusers in the Salem As this strange summer of staying put winds down, one thing remains truer than ever: Books offer us endless adventure and new horizons to... Abigail Accused steps into life in a small New England colony and reveals the callous truth of what has become one of many landmark cases against injustice during the Salem Witch Trials. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Her attention to detail and descriptions of life in 1692 are impeccable. Sentence of death passed on Abigail Faulkner." Abigail Accused: A Story ... They began by having “fits” that could not be explained by the local doctor. Please try again. Her story is based on eye-witness accounts and 17th century documents. The Salem Witch Trials took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. INITIAL EVENT : In Salem Village in February 1692, Betty Parris (age nine) and her cousin Abigail Williams (age 11), the daughter and the niece, respectively, of Reverend Samuel Parris, began to have fits described as "beyond the power of epileptic fits or natural disease to effect" by John Hale, the minister of the nearby town of Beverly.