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100	1		_aAshton, John, _d1834-1911
245	1	4	_aThe Devil in Britain and America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-12-12
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWitchcraft -- Great Britain
653			_aDevil
653			_aWitchcraft -- United States
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44412
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