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"That There's spirits in there.In particular a black spirit in the shape of a man.The Indians worship him..." pg 109 Superstition

They argue that they are heathen, the sons of Satan, that we must trust in God to guide us through the the wilderness, just as Moses did his people. pg 116 faith/superstition

The forest is also the realm of Satan, and against him and his forces guns offer no protection."Only prayer is proof against them," pg 128 superstition

Stories heard in Salem, of a black man and forest spirits; and stories brought from home, of elves and goblins, of all manner of evil things lurking outside the firelight's protective circle. pg 128 superstition

Why would all these trees die at once? Jonah pointed to the rings round the trees, where thick band of bark had been cut from the trunks.Cutting them in this way causes the trees to die, making them easier to fell. pg 132 science

"We welcome you, our brethren, and rejoice that you come to us safe deliveres, but if you thought to leave the Devil at home, then you would be wrong.If we hope for salvation, we must be very vigilant.Know you not that the evil one is immensely strong and cunning?Know you not the Indians are in league with him, worshiping him in their forest? of 144 superstition