ISBN: 9780393024784 - the devil in the shape of a woman: witchcraft in colonial new england (20 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Confessing to familiarity with the devils, Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was taken with very strange Fits, fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three hundred years later, the question Why? still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches--vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Confessing to familiarity with the devils, Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was taken with very strange Fits, fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three hundred years later, the question Why? still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches--vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st edition. Some underlining/marginalia. Dust Jacket spine sunned. Bookplate. Top edge spotted/dusty. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Americana, Colonial; 18th century; ISBN: 0393024784. ISBN/EAN: 9780393024784. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4016. …

Zustand: Good. Congratulations! Your purchase will help save books from the landfill. All pages and cover are intact. Spine may show signs of shelf wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "from the library" of labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Please let us know if you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. Slight browning to page edges. Near fine jacket. Remainder mark.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. -Hardcover- dark red cloth spine and grey covers, the book is 8 1/2" tall. 360 pages.NEW CONDITION- - dust jacket New Condition.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Stated first printing, with full number line. Binding is tight, sturdy and square; boards are very good; titling remains bright and bold. Exterior shelfwear is very minor. Interior is free of previous owner markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good-. First Edition; Fourth Printing. Some shelf wear present on DJ and boards, DJ is sun-faded on spine, short tear base of spine. Small bump to bottom edge of front board.; A tight solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 8.20 X 5.80 X 1.30 inches; 360 pages; "Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem. More than three hundred years later, the question "Why?" still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society.".…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Stated first edition. First printing. Unclipped ($22.95), mylar protected dust jacket. Like new except for very slight nudges to the spine's crown and foot. The DJ has no chips or tears.

[0-393-02478-4] 1987. (hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 360pp. 8vo. Stated First Edition to copyright page. Clean, bright copy.

Zustand: Very Good. 8vo hardcover 360pp index. very good / very good d/w.

hardcover. Zustand: new.

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hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.