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Edward Ashton was born in 1821 in Llanwnog-Caersws, Montgomeryshire, Wales. His parents were Richard Ashton (1794-1824) and Elizabeth Savage. He married Jane Treharne (1828-1897), daughter of William Treharne and Ann Richards, in 1854 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had seven children. Edward died in 1904. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Utah. Includes Richards and related families.
Mary Lois Walker Morris was a Mormon woman who challenged both American ideas about marriage and the U.S. legal system. Before the Manifesto provides a glimpse into her world as the polygamous wife of a prominent Salt Lake City businessman, during a time of great transition in Utah. This account of her life as a convert, milliner, active community member, mother, and wife begins in England, where her family joined the Mormon church, details her journey across the plains, and describes life in Utah in the 1880s. Her experiences were unusual as, following her first husband's deathbed request, she married his brother, as a plural wife, in the Old Testament tradition of levirate marriage. Mary M...
"This book takes you through the collection gallery by gallery, illuminating the art and installations in each room"--From preface.
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The Mythology and History of Witchcraft serves as an unparalleled compendium that traverses the labyrinth of cultural, historical, and literary perspectives surrounding the enigma of witchcraft. Through a meticulously curated selection spanning essays, historical analyses, folklore studies, and biographical sketches, this anthology unveils the multifaceted phenomena of witchcraft as understood across different epochs and societies. The range of literary styles, from the narrative to the scholarly, not only highlights the diversity within the discourse of witchcraft but also sheds light on seminal works that have significantly shaped or challenged the understanding of witchcraft, without cent...
The Great Book of Witchcraft' stands as a monumental anthology, assembling the works of notable authors whose tales, essays, and analyses span a broad spectrum of styles and perspectives on witchcraft. From the historical to the supernatural, this collection transcends simple narrative to explore the complex tapestry of myth, legend, and fact surrounding one of history's most intriguing subjects. The anthology features a diverse array of pieces, including highly regarded essays and groundbreaking studies, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the cultural, social, and literary significance of witchcraft through the ages. The variety within this collection demonstrates the multif...
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