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Source: Smithsonian

11-7-17

The 19th-Century Woman Journalist Who Made Congress Bow Down in Fear

by Jeff Biggers

A new book examines the life and legacy of Anne Royall, whose literal witch trial made headlines across the country.

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The 19th-Century Woman Journalist Who Made Congress Bow Down in Fear

by Jeff Biggers