Freaks of Fanaticism, and Other Strange Events

"Freaks of Fanaticism, and Other Strange Events" by S. Baring-Gould, is a compilation of true stories from long ago that looks at weird and unusual happenings. The stories focus on extreme beliefs, magic, and the scary side of what people do, diving into events from different times and places. One story tells about Margaretta Peter, a Swiss woman who was very religious, and how her strong faith led to terrible things. She got her family and others to believe in her so much that they did awful things, all because they thought they were doing what was right spiritually. This part of the book makes you think about how faith, power, and too much excitement can change people's minds and push them to do bad things.