1. The Crucible
Such was the fate of octogenarian Giles Corey who, after spending five months in chains in a Salem jail with his also accused wife, had nothing but contempt for the proceedings. Seeing the futility of a trial and hoping that by avoiding a conviction his farm, that would otherwise go the state, might go to his two sons-in-law, Corey refused to stand for trial. ... Three days after Corey's death, on September 22, 1692, eight more convicted witches, including Giles' wife Martha, were hanged. ... By the time the witchhunt ended, nineteen convicted witches were executed, at least four a...
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