The Witchcraft of Salem Village

By: Shirley Jackson

Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir

A detailed account of one of the strangest and most shocking episodes in American history, written by the author of "The Lottery".

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches. Author Shirley Jackson examines in careful detail this horrifying true story of accusations, trials, and executions that shook a community to its foundations.

©1956 Shirley Jackson (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

well done

very well done! love her voice and telling! finished over 2 days. great way to start of my October book listening. its very sad what happened to the accused but I admit I've always found this story fascinating.

Takes a bit

Start was slow, kinda dull but the story picks up as it makes a storyline of the accounts and becomes very interesting. It also goes over motives of why people were accused and how the trials dissolved into nothing. Makes the whole trials much more believable and hysteria not the primary motive.

Just the knowledgeable book I was looking for

I love how easy it was to follow all g with the information! I’m happy I downloaded and listened to it. I feel more knowledgeable on the topic after listening to this book. Thank you!

A very good audio book all around!

Shirley Jackson was a remarkable author and storyteller, her work stands up to the passage of time and the changes of tastes.

I have never heard of, nor heard the work of,
Gabrielle de Cuir before this audio book, but she adds depth in her reading.

Informative but

This could have been more informative. Only covered some of the key persons and nothing of other important figures.