The Lancashire Witches
Author | : Robert Poole |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 0719062047 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780719062049 |
Rating | : 4/5 (049 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Lancashire Witches written by Robert Poole and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of England's biggest and best-known witch trial, which took place in 1612 when ten witches from the forest of Pendle were hanged at Lancaster. A little-known second trial occured in 1633-4, when up to nineteen witches were sentenced to death.