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Food For The Dead: On The Trail Of New England'S Vampires
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Startling True Stories Behind New England'S Vampire Legendsback In Print With A New Preface By The Authorfor Nineteenthcentury New Englanders, Vampires Lurked Behind Tuberculosis. To Try To Rid Their Houses And Communities From The Scourge Of The Wasting Disease, Families Sometimes Relied On Folk Practices, Including Exhuming And Consuming The Bodies Of The Deceased. Author And Folklorist Michael E. Bell Spent Twenty Years Pursuing Stories Of The Vampire In New England. While Writers Like H. P. Lovecraft, Henry David Thoreau, And Amy Lowell Drew On Portions Of These Stories In Their Writings, Bell Brings The Actual Practices To Light For The First Time. He Shows That The Belief In Vampires Was Widespread, And, For Some Families, Lasted Well Into The Twentieth Century. With Humor, Insight, And Sympathy, He Uncovers Story Upon Story Of Dying Men, Women, And Children Who Believed They Were Food For The Dead. This Wesleyan Paperback Edition Includes An Extensive Preface By The Author Unveiling Some Of The New Cases He'S Learned About Since Food For The Dead Was First Published In 2001.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Food for the Dead'? A: 'Food for the Dead' explores the true stories behind New England's vampire legends, focusing on how communities responded to tuberculosis in the 19th century, often believing in and acting upon vampire folklore.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Food for the Dead' is Michael E. Bell, a folklorist with over twenty years of research into vampire legends in New England.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: 'Food for the Dead' was published in its current enlarged edition on October 15, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Food for the Dead' contains 390 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: 'Food for the Dead' is categorized as Genre Fiction and may appeal to readers interested in folklore, history, and the supernatural.
- Q: What additional content does this edition include? A: This Wesleyan paperback edition includes an extensive preface by the author, discussing new cases and insights gained since the book's original publication.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: 'Food for the Dead' delves into themes of folklore, death, community responses to disease, and the cultural significance of vampire legends in New England.
- Q: Can this book be used as a historical reference? A: Yes, 'Food for the Dead' provides insights into historical beliefs and practices related to death and disease in 19th-century New England, making it a valuable resource for those studying folklore and history.
- Q: Are there any notable authors who referenced these vampire stories? A: Yes, well-known authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, Henry David Thoreau, and Amy Lowell have drawn on New England's vampire legends in their own writings.