"The Devil in Britain and America" by John Ashton is a journey into the shadowy corners of history to uncover eerie tales of the Devil, witchcraft, and demonology in Britain and America. The book dives into local stories and happenings to show how the idea of the Devil shaped what people believed and how they acted. It kicks off by pointing out how other books about the Devil just aren't cutting it, paving the way for Ashton to share a detailed and illustrated account, drawing from original research to reveal forgotten cases of witchcraft and demonic activity. Ashton even shares a personal brush with the supposed Devil, setting the stage for a deep exploration of humanity’s chilling fears and beliefs about what is evil.
The Devil in Britain and America
By John Ashton
Unearth forgotten stories of witches, demons, and a personal encounter with the Devil himself, as society grapples with the chilling specter of evil.
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