Hutchinson, Francis (1661-1739) An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft

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Hutchinson, Francis (1661-1739) An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft. London: Printed for R. Knaplock and D. Midwinter, 1718.
Octavo, first edition, with half-title and final advertisement leaf present, front board missing, preliminary leaves detached.
Another voice of reason in the witch debate, Hutchinson sets out a cautionary set of arguments against the practice of witch-hunting. He was especially skeptical of the testimony of child accusers, whose dramatic demonic possessions caused the Salem tragedy.
Estimate $400-600

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