Elaine Forman Crane explores the intricate social fabric of early America in her works, delving into themes of gender, violence, and justice. In "Witches, Wife Beaters, and Whores," she examines the legal and social dynamics affecting common people, while "Killed Strangely" investigates the mysterious death of Rebecca Cornell, highlighting the intersection of personal tragedy and societal norms. Crane's scholarship provides a compelling look at the lives of ordinary individuals against the backdrop of historical events.
Elaine Forman Crane Book order



- 2018
- 2011
Witches, Wife Beaters, and Whores
- 278 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In a compelling book full of the extraordinary stories of ordinary people, Elaine Forman Crane reveals the ways in which early Americans clashed with or conformed to the social norms established by the law.
- 2009
Killed Strangely
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Killed Strangely is an engaging read that will entrance and inform readers who are at once murder mystery and history buffs.-Common-Place