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A Delusion of Satan By: Frances Hill The book, A Delusion of Satan refers to the witch hysteria back in 1692 known as the Salem Witch Trials. This time period, although very short, caused a great mark in history. Betrayal, deceit, and secrecy are but a few words that could describe this event. Nineteen men and women were convicted of witchcraft and were taken away, to be hung. An eighty year old man was pressed to death with heavy stones for refusing a trial on witchcraft charges. Hundreds more have been accused, while dozens where sent to jail without trials. Then the hysteria that started, ended shortly but did leave more than fear in the hearts of many. The Trials all started with the new Salem Village minister, Samuel Parris, bringing along with him his wife, daughter, niece and his slave, Tituba arrived from Barbados.
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