The Wonders of the Invisible World Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England, to which is added A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches

"The Wonders of the Invisible World" by Cotton Mather is a historical record that explores the frightening period of the Salem witch trials during the late 1600s. The story recounts the accusations, trials, and executions of people accused of witchcraft in New England. Cotton Mather, a key figure at the time, believed strongly in the supernatural and saw witches as a real threat. The book outlines how fear consumed the community, leading to accusations and executions based on weak evidence. Mather's commitment to stopping what he thought was a dangerous force is shown throughout this account, painting picture of a society where fear overshadowed reason and justice.