On the Reincarnation of Nathaniel Hawthorne Part I

The Salem Witch Trials

Nathaniel Hawthorne was the reincarnation of his own great great grandfather John Hathorne, who presided as a chief examiner during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Over 200 people were accused of being witches, 20 of whom were executed. The executions consisted of the hangings of 14 women and 5 men, with an additional man, Giles Corey, being crushed to …