Accused of Witchcraft in New York

by Scott R. Ferrara

The history of infamous witch trials and witchcraft accusations is deeper than just those most often discussed at Salem. The Empire State has had numerous moments of pandemonium over the potential existence of witches.
From Native Americans viewing European colonists as witches in the Mohawk Valley to witchcraft hysteria among early Long Island colonial settlements, the history of New York state's witchcraft accusations encompases all regions and communities in the state. Join author Scott R. Ferrara as he presents harrowing narratives of those who were accused of witchcraft, the feverish community dramas that resulted and the lives of those who faced their community as an outsider.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

192 pages, Paperback

Published February 20, 2023

Reviews

[Lisa Murphy]

I love reading local history. I was always fascinated by the witch trials in Salem, MA. While NY didn’t have quite the hype, there are interesting stories of those accused of witchcraft.

[Meghan]

I really enjoyed learning about a part of New York history I know little about. It was well researched for the information that was available to the author.