Late memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions : clearly manifesting, not only that there are witches, but that good men (as well as others) may possibly have their lives shortned by such evil instruments of Satan. Written by Cotton Mather minister of the Gospel at Boston in New-England. The second impression. Recommended by the Reverend Mr. Richard Baxter in London, and by the ministers of Boston and Charlestown in New-England.
1691
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Late memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions : clearly manifesting, not only that there are witches, but that good men (as well as others) may possibly have their lives shortned by such evil instruments of Satan. Written by Cotton Mather minister of the Gospel at Boston in New-England. The second impression. Recommended by the Reverend Mr. Richard Baxter in London, and by the ministers of Boston and Charlestown in New-England.
Uniform title
Memorable providences relating to witchcrafts and possessions
Created/published
London : Printed for Tho. Parkhurst at the Bible and Three Crowns in Cheapside near Mercers-Chapel, 1691.
Description
[22], 62, 65-144 p. ; (8vo)
Associated name
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728. author.
Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
Morton, Charles, 1627-1698.
Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
Morton, Charles, 1627-1698.
Note
"To the reader" signed: Charles Morton [and 3 others].
Preface signed: Rich. Baxter.
Originally published in 1689 as: Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions.
The appendix (p. 132-144) is a reply to: Keith, George. The Presbyterian and independent visible churches in New England and else-where, brought to the test.
Signatures: A-K⁸.
Preface signed: Rich. Baxter.
Originally published in 1689 as: Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions.
The appendix (p. 132-144) is a reply to: Keith, George. The Presbyterian and independent visible churches in New England and else-where, brought to the test.
Signatures: A-K⁸.
ESTC staff note
Signatures from DFo.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), M1118
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R15694
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R15694
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
178- 918q
Folger-specific note
Bound in old calf gilt with binder's title: Mather on Witchcraft. Provenance: Folger purchase from T. Thorp, 22 September 1960