COTTON MATHER
\kˈɒtən mˈaðə], \kˈɒtən mˈaðə], \k_ˈɒ_t_ə_n m_ˈa_ð_ə]\
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A famous American clergyman, son of Increase; born in Boston, Feb.12, 1663; died there, Feb. 13, 1728. A prolific writer of books, his "Magnalia" is probably better known than any other of the nearly four hundred volumes that he published. "Memorable Providences relating to Witchcraft and Possessions" appeared in 1685.
By Charles Dudley Warner
