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The book of werewolves, by sabine baringgould, 1865, full text etext at. Sabine baringgould 28 january 1834 2 january 1924 was an english anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. A reprint of the one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy by the reverend sabine baringgould. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould free ebook. The book of werewolves index internet sacred text archive. Sabine baringgould s book of werewolves which was recommended to me by several people here was originally published in 1865. Being an account of a terrible superstition 9781539654551. In those days it was a man dressed in the skin of a wolf or bear. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould contents chapter i introductory chapter ii lycanthropy among the ancients definition of lycanthropymarcellus sidetesvirgilherodotusovidplinyagriopasstory from petroniusarcadian legendsexplanation offered chapter iii the werewolf in the north. Indeed, midway through the book of werewolves, baringgould treks into the shadowy world of crimes vaguely connected to werewolves, including serial murders, grave desecration, and cannibalism. But, if youre looking for a faroffthebeatenpath book of werewolf and vampire and ghoul lore, this is absolutely the reference you want, with a wide distribution of easternwestern europe and some middle east legends as well.

Notwithstanding the macabre topic of the book, it is delightfully wellwritten in a moderately verbose, 19th century sort of way and wellreasoned inasmuch as an account of werewolves can be described as such. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould, fiction, horror paperback published august 1st 2002 by borgo press paperback, 200 pages. Listen to book of werewolves audiobook by sabine baringgould. Among his foremost folkloric studies is 1865s the book of werewolves, the first serious academic study of the shapeshifters of mythological lore. Sabine baringgould set out researching werewolves before summers, and with a very different purpose. Eclectic british scholar sabine baringgould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than. The book of werewolves was the first serious academic study of lycanthropy and bloodlust written in english. Still considered one of the leading books on werewolf history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first serious academic study of lycanthropy and bloodlust written in english, this book draws upon a vast body of observation, myth, and lore. The book of werewolves ebook by sabine baringgould.

Jun 01, 2008 the book of werewolves was so visionary that it foresaw that future discussions within werewolf studies would necessarily travel down many side paths. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications, though this. Sabine baringgould 1834 1924 a survey of the myths and. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould alibris. The general tone of the study is skeptical, yet respectful of the cultures it speaks of, usually. Book of werewolves, the by baringgould, sabine librivox books listen on apple. An idea is explored in sabine baringgoulds work the book of werewolves is that werewolf legends may have been used to explain serial killings. Among his scores of published works are a multivolume lives of the saints, hymns including onward, christian soldiers, and the book of werewolves, a classic survey of werewolf folklore first published in 1865. The book of werewolves is a study compiled by sabine baringgould in 1865 on the legends and accounts of werewolves and other shapeshifters throughout europe and beyond. He is remembered best as the composer of the hymns onward, christian soldiers and now the day is over. Sabine baringgould was a prolific writer, composer and collector of folklore. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Editions of the book of werewolves by sabine baringgould. Gramour for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox.

He was the eldest son and heir of edward baringgould 18041872, lord of the manor of lew trenchard, a justice of the peace and deputy lieutenant of devon, formerly a lieutenant in the madras light cavalry resigned 1830, by his first wife, sophia charlotte bond, daughter of admiral francis godolphin. Sabine baringgoulds work on lycanthropy and the legends of the werewolves is probably the most detailed on the market. Eclectic british scholar sabine baringgould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than five hundred literary works. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould librarything. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A survey of the myths and legends concerning lycanthropy from ancient times to the victorian era. The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould, paperback. The book of werewolves sabine baringgould audiobook and. Halfway through, the topic changes to crimes only vaguely connected to werewolves, including grave desecration and cannibalism. Download m4b 158mb download cover art download cd case insert. The book of werewolves audiobook by sabine baringgould. Nov 01, 2008 buy the book of werewolves by baringgould, sabine, coleman, loren isbn. I found this book interesting and informative in the area of what the early peoples called werewolves. Sometimes those stories were obtained from documents like court transcripts.

Written in the mid 1800s by the rather eccentric sabine baringgould, it covers more tha. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould books on. Collection of 24 short stories by clive barker, suzy mckee charnas, and others. The book of werewolves, by sabine baringgould, 1865, at. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould, paperback.

The classic study of lycanthropy and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sabine baringgould was born in the parish of st sidwell, exeter, on 28 january 1834. Nov 01, 2008 the book of werewolves was so visionary that it foresaw that future discussions within werewolf studies would necessarily travel down many side paths. Book of werewolves, the by baringgould, sabine on apple. She goes back deep into the history, tries to share knowledge on the evolution of the legends and expresses her views on modernday werewolves talks. Otten as a companion or replacement read for the book of werewolves. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This work is one of the finest ever penned on the subject of lycanthropy and werewolf lore. First editions of the book of werewolves appear to be quite rare.

Baringgould treats the phenomenon of the werewolf as a psychological aberration, as essentially a delusional state. Published in 1865, it contains a combination of personal experiences, werewolf lore through the centuries, psychological insights and speculations and accounts of reallife crimes that fit the werewolf legendary, many of which would by todays standards make their authors. The werewolf, also known as a lycanthrope, is a mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or a therianthropic hybrid wolflike creature, either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction e. The book of werewolves sabine baringgould one of the most frequently cited folkloric studies of lycanthropy. Combining a vast body of observation, myth, and lore, it explores the tradition of werewolves as a widespread and persistent theme throughout history. Being an account of a terrible superstition paperback october 21, 2016 by sabine baringgould author, tarl warwick editor. Im still not sure some of this wasnt made up and not gleaned from folklore and fairy tales and church documents. The book of the werewolf takes a rationalistic approach to the subject.

Sabine baringgoulds book of werewolves which was recommended to me by several people here was originally published in 1865. Sabine baringgould, is a treatment of the origins of the european werewolf legend. The book of werewolves wikisource, the free online library. This work was the first academic study of lycanthropy in english, and draws upon a vast body of lore and myth. Perhaps the most infamous example is the case of peter stumpp executed in 1589, the german farmer, and alleged serial killer and cannibal, also known as the werewolf of bedburg. Lots of information, some only tangentially connected to werewolves. Being an account of a terrible superstition paperback sabine baringgould published by createspace independent publishing platform, united states 2016. Being an account of a terrible superstition baringgould, sabine, warwick, tarl on. With the shocking histories of 10 famous cases, this classic blends science, superstition, and fiction to tell the full story of the werewolves among us. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of werewolves. The book of werewolves sabine baringgould read by librivox volunteers 4.

The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould edition etsy. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Being an account of a terrible superstition by sabine baringgould. Book of werewolves 1995 by baring gould sabine 1859580726. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould abebooks. The book of werewolves by baringgould, sabine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould, edition london 1865 creatures of darkness libriproibiti series katie latham jan 23, 2018 5 out of 5 stars. The project gutenberg ebook of the book of werewolves, by. Mar 01, 2004 the book of werewolves contents introductory lycanthropy among the ancients the werewolf in the north the origin of the scandinavian werewolf the werewolf in the middle ages a chapter of horrors jean grenier folklore relating to werewolves natural causes of lycanthropy mythological origin of the werewolf myth. Book of werewolves 1995 by baring gould sabine 1859580726 for.

Sabine baringgoulds christian perspective shines through clearly enough, although his piety is nothing compared to the zeal of a certain montague summers. On the leads is a short story by sabine baringgould. The book of werewolves full audiobook by sabine baring. With limited commentary by its author, the book of werewolves has the most value when viewed as a compilation of werewolf history based on oral testimonies from the ancients to the late19th century. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould overdrive. Werewolves in western culture edited by charlotte f. Dec 12, 2008 sabine baringgoulds book of werewolves which was recommended to me by several people here was originally published in 1865. The book of werewolves sabine baringgould audiobook. The reverend sabine baringgould 18341924 was an anglican priest, antiquarian, folklorist, and novelist. Listen to book of werewolves by sabine baringgould at. Romasanta was tried in allariz and eluded capital punishment by professing he was a werewolf.