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In addition to Mather's interpretation of the Book of Revelations (which he calls "God's last letter to the people of earth"), included are explanations of what motivates Devils, their military organization, how witches may be identified, captured, tried, and executed, and expostulating on the Devil's many devious methods for tricking otherwise intelligent people into questioning the Bible and undermining Christian authority in the new world. The sub-title of the book reads: BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE TRYALS OF SEVERAL WITCHES LATELY EXECUTED IN NEW-ENGLAND. BY COTTON MATHER, D.D., TO WHICH IS ADDED A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE TRYALS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND WITCHES. BY (his father), INCREASE MATHER, D.D.PRESIDENT OF HARVARD COLLEGE. A publisher's introduction for this 1892 edition calls these articles "remarkable monuments of the history of superstition". - Summary by Michele Fry<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7047005/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Early Modern Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bfd16911b198fa64f8b7abde4a440664.jpg</url><title>Wonders of the Invisible World, and A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New England Witches</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wonders-of-the-invisible-world-and-a-farther-account-of-the-tryals-of-the-new-england-witches--7047005</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:17:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Cotton Mather, Increase Mather</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Early Modern Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker50@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bfd16911b198fa64f8b7abde4a440664.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Here are first hand accounts, published in 1692, of the infamous "Salem Witch Trials". In addition to Mather's interpretation of the Book of Revelations (which he calls "God's last letter to the people of earth"), included are explanations of what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here are first hand accounts, published in 1692, of the infamous "Salem Witch Trials". In addition to Mather's interpretation of the Book of Revelations (which he calls "God's last letter to the people of earth"), included are explanations of what motivates Devils, their military organization, how witches may be identified, captured, tried, and executed, and expostulating on the Devil's many devious methods for tricking otherwise intelligent people into questioning the Bible and undermining Christian authority in the new world. The sub-title of the book reads: BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE TRYALS OF SEVERAL WITCHES LATELY EXECUTED IN NEW-ENGLAND. BY COTTON MATHER, D.D., TO WHICH IS ADDED A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF THE TRYALS OF THE NEW-ENGLAND WITCHES. BY (his father), INCREASE MATHER, D.D.PRESIDENT OF HARVARD COLLEGE. 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The humor and charm of Gilbert's work invite listeners to appreciate the lighter side of life's challenges, making it a perfect addition to any literary exploration.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75343638</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75343638/h_m_s_pinafore_or_the_lass_that_loved_a_sailor_w_s_gilbert.mp3" length="30216817" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Cotton Mather, Increase Mather</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>H.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful comic opera that explores themes of love, class, and duty against the backdrop of a naval setting. The story unfolds as a young lass falls in love with a sailor,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[H.M.S. 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This compelling work offers a window into the mindset of a community grappling with the supernatural and the moral implications of justice during a time of uncertainty. 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BY (his father), INCREASE MATHER, D.D.PRESIDENT OF HARVARD COLLEGE. A publisher's introduction for this 1892 edition calls these articles "remarkable monuments of the history of superstition". - Summary by Michele Fry<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32519</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>account,england,farther,invisible,mather,new,tryals,witches,wonders,world</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bfd16911b198fa64f8b7abde4a440664.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
