The Book of Vampires by Wright, Dudley - 1987

New York: Dorset Press, 1987 This first serious study of vampirism in the English language. The author is clear and concise; he presents a plain, unvarnished survey of this terrifying supernatural phenomenon. This is the best introduction to a weird and horrifying subject." This book was first published in 1914 in England, a revised and enlarged edition appeared 10 years later, and this book has been reprinted from this last edition. The book assembles reports of vampires of all ages and from all countries, and discuses various theories of vampirism. Vampires from Arabia, Greece, Rome, Russia, Serbia the British Isles, and even America are discussed. In addition to traditional vampires there is a chilling description of Living Vampires, sorcerers who travel at night in an imperceptible form to feed upon victims before returning to their own living bodies. An unusual book. Facsimile of the 1924 study of vampire folklore.. First Thus. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.