02214cam a22003373u 4500 44412 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18013747 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Ashton, John, 1834-1911 The Devil in Britain and America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-12 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Devil in Britain and America" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the folklore and historical narratives surrounding the belief in the Devil, witchcraft, and demonology in both Britain and America, offering a localized examination of cases and events. With a focus on various anecdotal tales, it seeks to illuminate the cultural significance of the Devil's figure in societal beliefs and practices. The opening of the work introduces the author's critical perspective on existing literature regarding the Devil, asserting that many modern texts are unsatisfactory and repetitive. Ashton highlights his intent to provide a comprehensive and illustrated account through careful research into original sources, allowing him to present claims and cases related to witchcraft and demonic influences that have not been widely covered before. He also shares an intriguing anecdote about a supposed encounter with the Devil, setting the tone for an exploration of humanity's complex fears and beliefs regarding evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Witchcraft -- Great Britain Devil Witchcraft -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44412 85251 85251