Witch Trials, Legends, and Lore of Maryland: Dark, Strange and True Tales

by William Cooke

Overview

Does a witch's ghost haunt a park in Annapolis? Why should Baltimore really be called Charm City? What weird stories and traditions regarding witches in the Chesapeake region are true and where did the others originate? What is the real history of witchcraft in early Maryland? How were accusations of witchcraft handled by the authorities? Why did Maryland not suffer the same fate as Salem in 1692? Reviewing early Maryland records, newspaper articles, and other accounts from the 17th to the early 20th century, this book answers these questions and more, while revealing Maryland's fascinating witch-related history.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016785523
Publisher:	Undertaker Press
Publication date:	03/10/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	145
File size:	587 KB

About the Author

William H. Cooke is a practicing attorney and author in Annapolis, Maryland.