A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land : this title page is taken from the Prophet Jeremiah, 5th chapter and two last verses

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  Memorable providences, relating to vvitchcrafts and possessions: : a faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and relief, experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. As also, a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in the town. With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania. Written by Cotton Mather, minister of the Gospel. And recommended by the ministers of Boston and Charleston

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  The strange and dreadful relation of a horrible tempest : of thunder, lightning, and of strange apparitions in the air, accompanied with whirlwinds, gusts of hail and rain. Which happened on the tenth of this instant June, at a place near Wetherby, in the county of York. With the account, how the top of a strong oak, containing one load of wood, was taken off by a sheet of fire, wrapped in a whirwind, and carryed through the air, half a mile distant from the place. As also, how it broke down several trees in Esq; Belbye's wood and orchard, shattered his house, and did much harm. The truth of which, is attested by persons, whose names are herein specified. As likewise, another strange relation of a monstrous child, with two heads, four arms, four legs, and all things thereunto belonging: born at a village, called Ill-Brewers, in the county of Sommerset, on the nineteenth of May last. With several other circumstances, and curious observations to the wonder of all that have beheld it. Att

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