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The Witch of Wethersfield

Katherine Spada Basto

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Description:Accused as a witch...based on a true storyIn 1651 twenty-five-year-old Katherine Gilbert arrives to New England, her destination a small town called Wethersfield in Connecticut Colony. She seeks to leave the ravages of Civil War-torn England behind.Bringing little with her except her trusted astrology book and a few other secret things, outspoken Katherine expects a warm welcome from her cousin Josiah. Instead she is sent to a wealthy captain's house in Hartford to serve two years as an indentured servant. For her reputation as a "cunning woman" and one who "followed the troops" precedes her.Only after she meets the one "lone man" of Wethersfield, John Harrison, does her luck and life change for the better. Together they are a powerful couple, a force to be reckoned with.Until tragedy strikes the Harrison family in 1666..."The Witch of Wethersfield," a story of betrayal, love, and passion for life is based on many of the historical records and features Katherine's trial and verdict. Evidence from envious neighbors, townspeople and collected depoisitons are woven into the story. Historical figures such as Governor John Winthrop Jr., Major John Mason and Reverend Gershom Bulkeley, all play their role.So what will Katherine's fate ultimately be...as one accused of witchcraft?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Witch of Wethersfield. To get started finding The Witch of Wethersfield, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 352

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Katherine Spada Basto

Release: 2023

ISBN: 1733390030

Description: Accused as a witch...based on a true storyIn 1651 twenty-five-year-old Katherine Gilbert arrives to New England, her destination a small town called Wethersfield in Connecticut Colony. She seeks to leave the ravages of Civil War-torn England behind.Bringing little with her except her trusted astrology book and a few other secret things, outspoken Katherine expects a warm welcome from her cousin Josiah. Instead she is sent to a wealthy captain's house in Hartford to serve two years as an indentured servant. For her reputation as a "cunning woman" and one who "followed the troops" precedes her.Only after she meets the one "lone man" of Wethersfield, John Harrison, does her luck and life change for the better. Together they are a powerful couple, a force to be reckoned with.Until tragedy strikes the Harrison family in 1666..."The Witch of Wethersfield," a story of betrayal, love, and passion for life is based on many of the historical records and features Katherine's trial and verdict. Evidence from envious neighbors, townspeople and collected depoisitons are woven into the story. Historical figures such as Governor John Winthrop Jr., Major John Mason and Reverend Gershom Bulkeley, all play their role.So what will Katherine's fate ultimately be...as one accused of witchcraft?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Witch of Wethersfield. To get started finding The Witch of Wethersfield, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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