Publisher's Synopsis
""Ashley Priors Or The Beauty Of Holiness"" is a novel written by John and Charles Mozley, first published in 1874. The story follows the lives of a group of children living in the English countryside during the 19th century. The main character, Ashley Priors, is a young boy who is raised by his mother after his father dies. Ashley is a kind and thoughtful child, but he struggles to find his place in the world.The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and faith, as the children navigate the challenges of growing up. They learn important lessons about love, forgiveness, and the importance of living a virtuous life. The story is filled with memorable characters, including Ashley's best friend, Tom, and his sister, Mary. The children's adventures take them from the local village to the grand estates of the wealthy, and they encounter a variety of interesting people along the way.Throughout the novel, the Mozleys emphasize the importance of living a life of holiness and virtue. They encourage readers to follow the example of the children in the story, who strive to live according to Christian principles. The book is a charming and uplifting tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and provides a valuable lesson about the beauty of living a life of faith and goodness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
