The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England by Carol F. Karlsen explores the role of women in the witchcraft trials of 17th-century New England. Carlson examines how gender, social status, and religion intersected in the persecution of women accused of witchcraft, shedding light on the cultural and historical factors that fueled these trials. The book provides a detailed look at the witch hunts, focusing on the lives of the women who were targeted and the societal forces that condemned them. Excellent condition unread copy with little wear and tear on cover E