Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mark Collins Jenkins
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:304 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 221,Width 140 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781426207303
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| Classifications | Dewey:398.45 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
National Geographic Society
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| Imprint |
National Geographic Society
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| Publication Date |
19 April 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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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.
Author Biography
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.
Reviews"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 Post
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