The Crucial Role of Firewood in Salem 1692

This chapter explores the significance of firewood as a trade commodity in Salem during the harsh winter of 1692, focusing on Samuel Parris's struggles to acquire and distribute it. It delves into Parris's background, his difficulties with firewood delivery, and the challenges of finding primary records related to the Salem witch trials. Despite the disappearance of crucial documentation, ongoing discoveries and historical artifacts keep the investigation alive.