True Werewolves of History [Paperback]

Donald F. Glut (Author)

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Publication Date: December 15, 2004

This is Donald F. Glut's brand new companion to his classic volume, True Vampires of History. As in his first book, True Werewolves of History, uses contemporary chronicles and new research to bring to life the stories of over 100 werewolves from the pages of history. This new 21st Century tour-de-force brings together real tales of werewolves (not to mention "were" bears and "were" jaguars) from throughout the world and across the centuries. You'll find them all in this volume for your historical delectation and gruesome enlightenment. Even if you are pure of heart you may find that these tales awaken the ancient fears when the moon is full and the wolfbane blooms.

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About the Author

Donald F. Glut is a writer, editor, film maker, and director, whose published work covers topics as varied as the history of the Jurassic period in his acclaimed book, Dinosaurs: The Encyclopedia, through science fiction films and novels including such stellar examples as the cult classic film, "Dinosaur Valley Girls," and the best selling novel, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. In this non-fiction work, he turns his mind and pen to an exploration of the chronicles of vampires and their activities that have haunted mankind for thousands of years and which often serve as the historical basis for the literary and filmic revitalization of the horror genre, particularly those featuring, in the words of Lugosi, the children of the night. If you find this book appealing, you’ll find the Mr. Glut’s companion title, True Vampires of History, equally fascinating. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Sense of Wonder (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918736692
• ISBN-13: 978-0918736697
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,545,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book has nothing on Werewolves in folklore or legend (no lore, anyway). It's just a compilation of ancient stories. However, these may be still of some use to me in my own research, especially the stories about phantom werewolves (that is, lycanthropes that have returned from the grave as ghosts). These stories, however, should not be read before bedtime or under a full moon! You have been warned!