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Vampire forensics : uncovering the origins of an enduring legend Cover Image Book

Vampire forensics : uncovering the origins of an enduring legend / Mark Collins Jenkins.

Jenkins, Mark, 1960- (Author).

Summary:

Jenkins's history draws on scientific, anthropological, and archaeological research to explore the origins of vampire stories, providing gripping historic and folkloric context for the concept of immortal beings who defy death by feeding on the lifeblood of others

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426206078
  • Physical Description: 303 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2010]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 288-296) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A vampire in Venice, 2006 -- Twilight zone -- "The very best story of diablerie" -- Gatherings from graveyards -- The vampire epidemics -- Corpi morti -- Terra damnata -- The wanderers -- Tales of worldwide devilry -- The larvae.

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Subject: Forensic sciences.
Vampires.

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Leath Memorial Library 398 J (Text) 58198000750219 Adult Nonfiction Available -