THE PUSH OF POWER: Reexamining the Pennsylvania Witchcraft Trial of Margaret Matson
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| Management number | 237283908 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$5.58 | Model Number | 237283908 | ||
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Nearly a decade before the Salem witch trials, Swedish-Finnish settler Margaret Matson was accused of witchcraft in William Penn’s Pennsylvania. Known as “The Witch of Ridley Creek,” her story has long been clouded by legend.Historian Carla Welsh uncovers the truth behind the 1684 trial, revealing it as a calculated move to intimidate non-English settlers and strengthen English control. Drawing from original court records, deeds, and rare archival sources, Welsh shows how politics, land disputes, and cultural tensions shaped the case.Through vivid storytelling, The Push of Power captures the frozen grip of the Great Frost, the clash between Swedish-Finnish traditions and English law, and the resilience of a woman caught in colonial power struggles.Part legal drama and part cultural history, this is a powerful account of resistance, endurance, and the price of defiance in early America.Perfect for readers of history, women’s history, and true stories. Read more
| ASIN | B0FMQMQQYK |
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| ISBN13 | 979-8298313261 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Independently published |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.23 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Print length | 102 pages |
| Publication date | August 15, 2025 |
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