Vampire Forensics
Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend
Will be published approx. on 19. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4262-0730-3 (ISBN)
Description
Jenkins navigates centuries of lore and legend, adding new chapters to the chronicle and weaving an irresistibly seductive blend of superstition, psychology, and science sure to engross everyone from Anne Rice's countless readers to serious students of archaeology and mythology.
Reviews / Votes
"A lively and entertaining survey of the historical and scientific materials relating to the natural phenomena that earlier centuries relentlessly misinterpreted as evidence for the undead." -The Washington PostMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4262-0730-3 (9781426207303)
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Person
Mark Jenkins is chief historian of the National Geographic Society's archives and author of several books, including The Book of Marvels, Worlds to Explore, and High Adventure, an illustrated history of the Society.