How Long to Read Wonders of the Invisible World

How Long Does it Take to Read Wonders of the Invisible World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather, D.D.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"A serious exhortation." -Bulletin, Volume 3; Volume 11, Boston Public Library, 1892 "The execution of the washerwoman, Bridget Bishop, had greatly increased the excitement; and people in a more respectable position began to be accused. On the 19th of July five more persons were executed, and five more experienced the same fate on the 19th of August. Among the latter was Mr. George Borroughs, a minister of the gospel, whose principal crime appears to have been a disbelief in witchcraft itself. His fate excited considerable sympathy, which, however, was checked by Cotton Mather, who was present at the place of execution on horseback, and addressed the crowd, assuring them that Borroughs was an impostor. Many people, however, had now become alarmed at the proceedings of the prosecutors, and among those executed with Borroughs was a man named John Willard, who had been employed to arrest the persons charged by the accusers, and who had been accused himself, because, from conscientious motives, he refused to arrest any more. He attempted to save himself by flight; but he was pursued and overtaken. Eight more of the unfortunate victims of this delusion were hanged on the 22nd of September, making in all nineteen who had thus suffered, besides one who, in accordance with the old criminal law practice, had been pressed to death for refusing to plead. The excitement had indeed risen to such a pitch that two dogs accused of witchcraft were put to death." One of the most famous of early New England documents regarding witchcraft, this book,, composed by Cotton and Increase Mather, transport the reader through the historic events in Salem-Village and the various witch trials, transcribed through the lens of the puritans at that time. The book is divided into 6 sections; the first section contains the author's defense, letters and encounters. The second section follows the discourse on the supernatural world. The section includes trials and narratives and several curiosities. Curiosities, as sampled in the book, appear to be statements of witchcraft and curious behavior. The third section provides accounts of temptations from the "Devil". When reading these accounts one must keep in mind that they were written in 1862 and devils and spirits were commonly discussed and feared by most puritans. The remainder of the book discusses different accounts and trials of witchcraft. A remarkable monument of the history of superstition, The Wonders of the Invisible World provides a window through the world of the early puritans and their mentality and rationale through the Salem Witch Trials and their responses to supernatural occurrences.

How long is Wonders of the Invisible World?

Wonders of the Invisible World by Cotton Mather, D.D. is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wonders of the Invisible World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Wonders of the Invisible World aloud.

What Reading Level is Wonders of the Invisible World?

Wonders of the Invisible World is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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