When A Witch Is Young: A Historical Novel (1901)

By Philip Verrill Mighels

Book Overview

When A Witch Is Young is a historical novel written by Philip Verrill Mighels and published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young girl named Doris, who is accused of being a witch during the Salem witch trials in 1692. Despite her innocence, Doris is put on trial and faces the possibility of being executed. The novel explores the themes of prejudice, injustice, and the power of superstition in a small community. The story is told through the eyes of various characters, including Doris herself, her accusers, and those who try to help her. Mighels' writing is vivid and descriptive, transporting the reader to the world of 17th century New England. When A Witch Is Young is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a dark period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120955505
• ISBN13: 9781120955500
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"