A witch hunter guidebook is a manual that provides instructions and information for individuals who have taken it upon themselves to hunt and eliminate witches. In various cultures and time periods throughout history, witch hunts took place due to superstition and fear. The guidebook typically includes detailed descriptions of how to identify a witch based on their appearance, behavior, or other supposed indicators. It may offer tips and strategies for finding witches, such as recognizing signs and symbols that they leave behind or tracking their movements. The guidebook may also contain instructions for conducting a witch trial, including how to gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and carry out punishments. It may provide guidelines for differentiating between innocent individuals and actual witches.

( Deposition of Frances Wycom v. Margaret Scott )

The deposistion of frances wycum who testifieth and saith that quickly after the first court at Salme about wicthcraft margerit Scott whom I very well knew: or hir Apperance came to me and did most greviously torment me by choaking and almost presing me to death: and so she did continu affleting me by times tell the 5'th August 1692 being the day of hir examination allso during the time of hir Examination margerit Scott did most greviously afflect me: and also severall times sence: and I beleve in my heart that margerit Scott is a wicth and that she has often affleted me by acts of wicthcraft
ffrances Wycom owned: to the grand Inquest. that the above written evidence: is the truth upon oath: Sept'r 15, 1692: Jurat in Curia.

( Essex County Court Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft vol. 2, no. 94, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Judicial Archives, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. )

( Testimony of Phillip Nelson and Sarah Nelson v. Margaret Scott )

[September 15, 1692]

also phillip Nelson and Sarah his wife doe testifie and say that for Two or three years before #(the said) Robert Shilleto dyed we have often hard him complaining of margerit Scott for hurting of him and often said that she was a wicth and so he continewed complaining of margerit Scott saying he should never be well so long as margerit Scott lived & so he Complayned of Margret Scott: att times untill he dyed

Phillip Nelson: and Sarah his wife affirmed: upon their oath: to the grand Inquest that: the above written evidence: is the truth:
Sept'r 15: 1692 Jurat in Curia

( Essex County Court Archives, Salem -- Witchcraft Vol. 2, no. 95, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Judicial Archives, Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA. )

(Indictment of Margaret Scott, for Afflicting Frances Wycomb)

[+ September 15, 1692]

The Jurors for our Sov'e Lord and Lady the King and Queen doe Present That Margarett Scott, of Rowley, In the County of Essex, Widdow: Upon the fifth day of August In the yeare aforesaid and divers other days and times as well before as after Certaine detesta- ble Arts Called Witchcraft and Sorceries Wickedly Mallitiously and felloniously hath used practised and Exercised At and in the towne of Salem in the County aforesaid in upon and against one Frances Wijcomb, of Rowley, aforesaid Single Woman by which s'd Wicked Acts the said Frances Wijcomb, the day and yea'e aforesaid and divers other days and times both before and after was and is Tortured Afflicted Consumed Pined Wasted and Tor- mented, and also for sundry other Acts of Witchcraft by the said Margaret Scott, Committed and done before and since that time against the Peace of our Sov'e Lord and Lady the King and Queen their Crowne and Dignity and the forme of the Stattute In that case made and Provided.
Billa Vera. Ponet Se.

(Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 169-170.

(Indictment of Margaret Scott, for Afflicting Mary Daniell)

[+ September 15, 1692]

The Juriors for our Sov'e Lord and Lady the King and Queen #(theire Crowne) doe present That Margarett Scott of Rowley In the County of Essex #(Single) widow #(woman) About the latter end of July or the begining of August In the yeare aforesaid and divers other days and times as well before as after Certaine detestable Arts called Witchcraft and Sorceries Wickedly Mallitiously and felloniously hath used practised and Exercised At and in the Towne of Rowley in the County of Essex Aforesaid in upon and against one Mary Daniell of Rowley Aforesaid single Woman by which said Wicked Acts the said Mary Daniell the day & yeare Aforesaid and divers other days and times both before and after was and is Tortured Afflicted Consumed Pined Wasted and Tormented and also for Sundry other Acts of Witchcraft by the said Marg#(y)r't Scott Comitted and done before and Since that time against the Peace of our Sov'e Lord & Lady the King and Queen theire Crowne and Dignity and the forme of the Stattute in that case made and Provided.

Indictm't agst. Margarett Scott: for bewitching Mary Daniell
Billa Vera
Ponet se.

(Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 170-171.

(Deposition of Mary Daniel Vs. Margaret Scott & Elizabeth Jackson)

The Deposition of Mary Daniel aged nineteen yeers or there ab'ts s'd Deponent testifyeth that upon the 2'd day of the #(last) week last past, towards night, I was suddenly taken very ill and went to lye down on a bed, soon after which, there appeared to me the shape of some woman, who seemed to look and speak most feircly & angrily, and beat; pinch'd & afflicted me very sorely telling me I should not have said so, or told such things & to that purpose; I cannot positively say whose shape it was that I saw the first fitt. the next night after, I was taken very ill again all over & felt a great pricking in the soles of my feet, and after a while I saw apparently the shape of #(widow) margret Scott, who, as I was sitting in a chair by the fire pulled me with the chair, down backward to the ground, and tormented and pinch'd me very much, and I saw her go away at the door, in which fit I was dumb and so continued till the next morning, finding a great load and heaviness upon my tongue. In some of the fitts that I had afterwards, I was sensless and knew not that I saw who it was that afflicted me. In one fitt (upon the beginning it) I thought I saw goodw Jackson and widow Scott come waking into the chamber with y'r staves, one of them came and sat upon me so that I could not stirr; Goodw Jackson I saw no more, nor know I that she did me any harm. In another fitt I saw the appearance of s'd Scott in the room who afflicted me, and being speechless, I continued so, untill I went to the s'd Scott, who taking me by the hand, I had the liberty of speech again as formerly. The last fitt I had was upon the last Sabb'th day, in which I saw the shapes of four women or five, of whom widow Scott was one, the rest I knew not, nor knew that any did hurt me, unless s'd widow Scott.

Rowley August 4, 1692

Mary Daniell owned: the truth of the above written evidence #(upon as) to the Jury of Inquest Sept'r 15: 1692.

M'r Edward Paison Made Oath that Mary Daniil did declare as above is written. attest, St: Sewall Cler in Court at Salem Sep'r 16. 92

(Reverse) Mary Daniell dep'o Agst Mary Scott
(Thomas Gage. The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 172-173.

(Testimony of John Burbank and Daniel Wycomb Vs. Margaret Scott)

[September 15, 1692]

the testymony of Daniell Wicom ayged above fifty years Who sayth that abought five ore sixs years a go Margret Scot of Rowlah came to my hous and asked me if she might gleane corne in my felld i towld hir she might if she woulld stay whilst my corne was ought of the feeld s'd Scot s'd you will not get youer corne ought to night it may be i tould hir i would s'd Scot s'd may be not: at that, time my wife gave s'd Scot sum corne and then Scot went a way and presently after s'd Scot was gon i went with my cart and oxsen into the feeld for corne and when i had lodid my cart i went to go home with my corne but the oxsen would not draw the cart any ways bout from home thof i wear not twenty Rod from my Door and i coulld not get any corne ought of my felld that day the next Day i touck the same oxsen and put them to the cart and the s'd cart and the same lode of corne they did draw a way with ease.

Capt. Dan'll Wycom owned: the above written evi- dence to: be the truth before grand Inquest upon his oath Jno: Burbank and Frances Wycom, attested: to: sub- stance of this above written: evidence:: as: that: s'd Scott s'd: it may be you will not gett: yor corn in to night therefore let me glean to night: and that ye oxen would not goe forward: but backward with the load of corn: nor: the corn: could: none of it be gott in that night: be- fore: s'd Inquest: Sept'r: 15: 1692.

Sworne in Court also by John Burbanke.

(Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 171-172.

(Statements of Mary Warren,Elizbeth Hubbard, & Ann Putnam Jr [v. Margaret Scott)

[September 15, 1692]

Mary Waren: and Eliz. Hubbert both: Affirmed upon their oaths: that: they saw: Margret Scott: afflict Mary Daniell: of Rowley: before the grand Inquest this they owned to: the grand Inquest Sept'r: 15: 1692. Mary Warin s'd: s'd Scott hurt: her s'd Warin also: before: the grand Inquest. Eliz. Hubbert sayd that Margret Scott: afflicted her: before the grand Inquest: Sept'r: the: 15: 1692.
Jurat in Curia.

An: Putnam: and Mary Warin affirmed to the grand Inquest: that: they saw Margret: Scott: afflict: Fran- ces Wycom: in presence of the grand Inquest: Sept'r: 15: 1692 upon their othes also that s'd Scott: afflicted: s'd Frances Wycom: before in Salem.
Jurat in Curia by Ma. Warrin.

(Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 173-174.

(Deposition of Thomas Nelson Vs. Margaret Scott)

[September 15, 1692]

The Deposition of Thomas Nelson, who saith, that, about six yeares ago the last winter, Margaret Scot, of Rowley, widow, desired me to bring her some wood, and spake to me severall times for wood, and I told her, that I owed her ten shillings and I would bring her wood for it, and she was not willing to set of that. Earnest she was for me to bring her wood: denied her; soon after this one of my cattell was dead in the stantiall, and stood up on his hind feet, and kneeled on his knees afore, and little after this another of my cattell was ded in the yard, his neck under a plank at the barn side as if he were chok'd; and after this, and ever since, had hard thoughts of this woman and my neighbours told me, something more then ordinery that my cattell died so. And I do verily believe that she is a witch. Tho: Nelson, one of the Grand Inquest gave in this Evidence to the grant Inquest, September 15, 1692.
Jurat in Curia.

(Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840), p. 174.

(Deposition of Sarah Coleman Vs. Margaret Scott)

[September 15, 1692]

The Deposition of Sarah Coalman, who saith, about the fivetenth of August last past that she was tormented three or four times by Marget Scot, of Rowly, or her appearance, by pricking, pinching, and choaking of me, and I do verily believe that she is a witch. Sarah Coleman affirmed before te Grand Inquest, that the above written Evidence is truth, uppon her oath 15th September, 1692.

( Thomas Gage, The History of Rowley. (Boston: Ferdinand Andres, 1840) 174-175.

It may provide guidelines for differentiating between innocent individuals and actual witches. Additionally, the guidebook might include methods of witch hunting, such as the use of protective amulets or charms, spells, or weapons specifically designed to detect and eliminate witches. It may provide information on different types of witches and their strengths and weaknesses, offering advice on the most effective approaches for capturing or vanquishing them.

Salem Witchcraft Papers

• Introduction
• SWP No. 005: Nehemiah Abbott Jr.
• SWP No. 006: John Alden
• SWP No. 007: Abigail Barker
• SWP No. 008: Mary Barker
• SWP No. 009: William Barker, Sr.
• SWP No. 010: William Barker, Jr.
• SWP No. 011: Sarah Bassett
• SWP No. 012: Sarah Bibber
• SWP No. 013: Bridget Bishop Executed, June 10, 1692
• SWP No. 014: Sarah Bishop
• SWP No. 015: Mary Black
• SWP No. 016: Mary Bradbury
• SWP No. 017: Mary Bridges, Sr.
• SWP No. 018: Mary Bridges, Jr.
• SWP No. 019: Sarah Bridges
• SWP No. 020: Hannah Bromage
• SWP No. 021: Sarah Buckley
• SWP No. 022: George Burroughs Executed, August 19, 1692
• SWP No. 023: Candy
• SWP No. 024: Martha Carrier Executed, August 19, 1692
• SWP No. 025: Richard Carrier
• SWP No. 026: Sarah Carrier
• SWP No. 027: Thomas Carrier Jr.
• SWP No. 028: Bethia Carter, Sr.
• SWP No. 029: Elizabeth Cary
• SWP No. 030: Sarah Churchill
• SWP No. 031: Mary Clarke
• SWP No. 032: Rachel Clinton
• SWP No. 033: Sarah Cloyce
• SWP No. 034: Sarah Cole (of Lynn)
• SWP No. 035: Sarah Cole (of Salem)
• SWP No. 036: Elizabeth Colson
• SWP No. 037: Giles Corey Pressed to Death, September 16, 1692
• SWP No. 038: Martha Corey Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 039: Deliverance Dane
• SWP No. 040: Mary De Rich
• SWP No. 041: Ann Dolliver
• SWP No. 042: Lydia Dustin Died in Prison, March 10, 1693
• SWP No. 043: Sarah Dustin
• SWP No. 044: Rebecca Eames
• SWP No. 044a: Daniell Eames
• SWP No. 045: Mary Esty Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 046: Esther Elwell
• SWP No. 047: Martha Emerson
• SWP No. 048: Joseph Emons
• SWP No. 049: Phillip English
• SWP No. 050: Thomas Farrer Sr.
• SWP No. 051: Edward Farrington
• SWP No. 052: Abigail Faulkner, Sr.
• SWP No. 057: Dorothy Faulkner
• SWP No. 058: Elizabeth Fosdick
• SWP No. 059: Ann Foster Died in Prison
• SWP No. 060: Nicholas Frost
• SWP No. 061: Eunice Fry
• SWP No. 062: Dorothy Good
• SWP No. 063: Sarah Good Executed July 19, 1692
• SWP No. 064: Mary Green
• SWP No. 065: Elizabeth Hart
• SWP No. 066: Margaret Hawkes
• SWP No. 067: Sarah Hawkes
• SWP No. 068: Dorcas Hoar
• SWP No. 069: Abigail Hobbs
• SWP No. 070: Deliverance Hobbs
• SWP No. 071: William Hobbs
• SWP No. 072: Elizabeth How Executed July 19, 1692
• SWP No. 073: Elizabeth Hubbard
• SWP No. 074: Frances Hutchins
• SWP No. 075: Mary Ireson
• SWP No. 076: John Jackson, Sr.
• SWP No. 077: John Jackson, Jr.
• SWP No. 078: George Jacobs, Sr. Executed, August 19, 1692
• SWP No. 079: George Jacobs, Jr.
• SWP No. 080: Margaret Jacobs
• SWP No. 081: Rebecca Jacobs
• SWP No. 082: Elizabeth Johnson, Sr.
• SWP No. 083: Elizabeth Johnson, Jr.
• SWP No. 084: Rebecca Johnson
• SWP No. 085: Stephen Johnson
• SWP No. 086: Mary Lacey, Sr.
• SWP No. 087: Mary Lacey, Jr.
• SWP No. 089: Mercy Lewis
• SWP No. 090: Jane Lilly
• SWP No. 091: Mary Marston
• SWP No. 092: Susannah Martin Executed July 19, 1692
• SWP No. 093: Sarah Morey
• SWP No. 094: Rebecca Nurse Executed July 19, 1692
• SWP No. 095: Sarah Osborne Died in Prison, May 10, 1692
• SWP No. 096: Mary Osgood
• SWP No. 097: Alice Parker Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 098: Mary Parker Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 099: Sarah Pease
• SWP No. 100: Joan Peney
• SWP No. 101: Hannah Post
• SWP No. 102: Mary Post
• SWP No. 103: Susannah Post
• SWP No. 104: Margaret Prince
• SWP No. 105: Benjamin Proctor
• SWP No. 106: Elizabeth Proctor
• SWP No. 107: John Proctor Executed, August 19, 1692
• SWP No. 108: Sarah Proctor
• SWP No. 109: William Proctor
• SWP No. 113: Ann Pudeator Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 114: Wilmott Reed Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 115: Sarah Rice
• SWP No. 116: Susannah Roots
• SWP No. 117: Henry Salter
• SWP No. 118: John Sawdy
• SWP No. 119: Margaret Scott Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 120: Ann Sears
• SWP No. 121: Susanna Sheldon
• SWP No. 122: Abigail Somes
• SWP No. 123: Martha Sparks
• SWP No. 124: Mary Taylor
• SWP No. 125: Tituba
• SWP No. 126: Job Tookey
• SWP No. 128: Mary Toothaker
• SWP No. 129: Roger Toothaker Died in Prison, June 16, 1692
• SWP No. 130: Johanna Tyler
• SWP No. 131: Martha Tyler
• SWP No. 132: Mercy Wardwell
• SWP No. 133: Samuel Wardwell Executed, September 22, 1692
• SWP No. 134: Sarah Wardwell
• SWP No. 135: Mary Warren
• SWP No. 136: Sarah Wilds Executed July 19, 1692
• SWP No. 137: John Willard Executed August 19, 1692
• SWP No. 138: Abigail Williams
• SWP No. 139: Sarah Wilson, Sr.
• SWP No. 140: Mary Witheridge
• SWP No. 163: Two Letters of Gov. William Phips (1692-1693)
• SWP No. 164: Preparation for the Court of Oyer and Terminer (May - August 1692)
• SWP No. 165: List of Eleven Accused Persons and Their Accusers, May 1692
• SWP No. 166: Death Warrants Folder and Census of Prisoners (May - July 1692)
• SWP No. 167: Petitions from Relatives of Prisoners and Others (October 1692 - January 1693)
• SWP No. 168: A Bill Against Conjurations, Witchcraft, and Dealing with Evil and Wicked Spirits (December 1692)
• SWP No. 169: Superior Court of Judicature: Warrants for Jurors and Returns (December 1692 - January 1693)
• SWP No. 170: Superior Court of Judicature: Witchcraft Trials (January - May 1693)
• SWP No. 171: Officials' Expense Accounts for 1692 (Submitted 1692 - 1694)
• SWP No. 171b: Laws Passed
• SWP No. 172: Petitions to the General Court, with Responses (1696-1725)
• SWP No. 173: Reversal of Attainder and Restitution (1710 - 1750)

Margaret Scott Facts and Salem Witch Trials

Margaret Scott was one of the victims who were accused and executed in the last mass execution during the Salem Witch Trials. She would be executed on September 22, 1692, in an unmarked grave.

She was a prime candidate to be accused of being a witch. Unlike the other seven that would hang next to her, she was poor, a widow, and had lost several children in infancy. She had been reduced to begging by the time the Salem Witch Trials had begun. She was similar to the previous victim, Sarah Good.

• Early Life and Family of Margaret Scott
• Trial and Execution

Furthermore, the guidebook could explore the historical context of witch hunts, discussing past cases or infamous witch trials that have occurred. It may analyze the societal beliefs and fears that led to the persecution of witches and shed light on the cultural, religious, and political factors that fueled these hunts. It is important to note that the witch hunter guidebook is a reflection of historical beliefs and practices and does not endorse or support witch hunting in any form. Modern understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures, religions, and beliefs have rendered witch hunts obsolete and unjust. The guidebook serves as a testament to a dark period in history and a reminder of the potential consequences of fear, prejudice, and intolerance..

Reviews for "The Witch Hunter's Training Regimen: Building a Strong Foundation"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to dive into the world of witch hunters with this guidebook, but I was ultimately disappointed. The book lacked depth and felt like a superficial overview of the subject. It didn't provide any real insight or practical advice on the art of witch hunting. I was hoping for more detailed information on spells, potions, and tools, but all I got was a surface-level description of basic concepts. Overall, this guidebook left me wanting more, and I don't feel like I gained any valuable knowledge or understanding from it.

2. John - 1 star - I found the "Witch Hunter Guidebook" to be extremely misleading. The title suggests that it would provide a comprehensive guide on witch hunting techniques, but it was nothing more than a collection of folklore and historical anecdotes. There was no real practical advice or instruction on how to become an effective witch hunter. Additionally, the writing style was dry and boring, making it difficult to stay engaged throughout the book. I would not recommend this guidebook to anyone looking for a genuine resource on witch hunting.

3. Emily - 2 stars - As someone who is interested in witchcraft and the supernatural, I was excited to pick up the "Witch Hunter Guidebook." However, I quickly realized that this book was not what I expected. It seemed more like a fictional novel disguised as a guidebook. The information provided was often contradictory and lacked credibility. The author relied too heavily on personal opinions and assumptions rather than presenting well-researched facts. Overall, I found the "Witch Hunter Guidebook" to be shallow and disappointing, and it failed to satisfy my curiosity or provide any useful knowledge on the subject.

4. Mark - 2 stars - I was hoping that this guidebook would offer a balanced perspective on witch hunting, but instead, it came across as overly biased and judgmental. The author seemed to have a clear agenda and constantly portrayed witchcraft in a negative light, without acknowledging any potential benefits or alternative viewpoints. Furthermore, the information provided was rather generic and lacked depth. I would have preferred a more comprehensive and impartial exploration of the subject matter. Overall, I was left feeling dissatisfied and frustrated with this guidebook.

Secrets of the Witch Hunter: Unveiling Ancient Techniques