Witch Trot Land
first edition Staplebound
1937 · York, ME
by Mountfort, Anne and Katherine Marshall
York, ME: [Weiser Books], 1937. First Edition. Staplebound. Very Good in Wraps. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Evidence of water damage, slight staining, otherwise a very good, readable copy. Original gold stapled wrappers with the silouette witch on a broom and titled in black on upper cover. Illustrated throughout with woodcuts. 43 pp. + illustrations.This copy is signed by one author on title page.
"Includes a brief glimpse at the history and lore of a number of towns in York County, Maine including: Kittery, York, Wells & Ogunquit, The Kennebunks, Alfred and "the Berwicks" accompanied by woodcut-like illustrations of various landmarks: famous homes and buildings. The title comes from "Witch Trot Road" which according to local lore is connected to George Burroughs (1652 1692), who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials and who lived in Wells, Maine."--Publisher. (Inventory #: 9966)
"Includes a brief glimpse at the history and lore of a number of towns in York County, Maine including: Kittery, York, Wells & Ogunquit, The Kennebunks, Alfred and "the Berwicks" accompanied by woodcut-like illustrations of various landmarks: famous homes and buildings. The title comes from "Witch Trot Road" which according to local lore is connected to George Burroughs (1652 1692), who was the only minister executed for witchcraft during the course of the Salem witch trials and who lived in Wells, Maine."--Publisher. (Inventory #: 9966)
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