Being an account of a terrible superstition sabine baringgould author. The book has various stories, fables, and anecdotes about lycanthropy which the author has abstracted from a variety of sources. Worth its weight in gold just for the two chapters on scandinavian wolf lore, and the idea that the viking berserkers were werewolvesshapeshifters. An essential guide to werewolves and, more importantly, how to avoid them by. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould books on. Sabine baring gould 18341924 was a prolific writer, priest, and an eclectic scholar. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of werewolves. In the middle ages the church condemned lycanthropy as a form of sorcery and often. The eldest son of edward baring gould and his first wife, sophia charlotte nee bond, he was named after a greatuncle, the arctic explorer sir edward sabine. Baringgould treats the phenomenon of the werewolf as a psychological aberration, as essentially a delusional state.
Keeping in mind who baring gould was and when he wrote the book, the authors perspective, analyses, and opinions are interesting indeed. This is a good book for someone who wants learn about lycanthropy. The book of werewolves was so visionary that it foresaw that future discussions within werewolf studies would necessarily travel down many side paths. He habitually wrote while standing, and his desk can be seen in the manor. Werewolves are often related to demons, devils, blood, and the full moon. Its nice listening to good literature while working. Jun 01, 2008 eclectic british scholar sabine baring gould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than five hundred literary works. The writer begins his book by recounting an experience of his own on a visit to a rural village in italy in which a number of locals warn him not to venture out alone after sunset for they fear a large wolf is plaguing their village at night or a loups garoux as described by the author. Baring goulds eyeopening history of lycanthropy the werewolf curse delves deep into the lore, unearthing various historical cases. He is remembered particularly as a writer of hymns, the bestknown being onward, christian soldie. 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. Pin by brandon lesley on graphic design typography. Introduction to the book of werewolves nigel suckling.
He is best known for writing the hymn onward christian soldiers. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould free ebook. The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould, fiction, horror paperback published august 1st 2002 by borgo press paperback, 200 pages. Sabine baring gould 1834 1924 a survey of the myths and legends concerning lycanthropy from ancient times to the victorian era. Written in the 1860s but still holding up to the test of time this book ranks as a classic of european lore on lycanthropyshapeshifting in particular pertaining to werewolves. Sabine baring gould s book of werewolves is a classic of the genre. In addition to providing a history of the subject in this book he. Editions of the book of werewolves by sabine baringgould. Jun 14, 2011 the book of werewolves ebook written by sabine baring gould. Halfway through, the topic changes to crimes only vaguely connected to werewolves, including grave desecration and cannibalism. Sabine baring gould was born in the parish of st sidwell, exeter, on 28 january 1834. Mar 15, 2011 book of werewolves, the by baringgould, sabin. He considered collecting folk songs and lore to be among his greatest achievements.
This book is one of the most cited references about werewolves. Sabine baring gould s work on lycanthropy and the legends of the werewolves is probably the most detailed on the market. The book of werewolves being an account of a terrible superstition by baring gould sabine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, the book does throw in various words and extracts in french, german, latin and a whole host of other languages, which unfortunately the reader is not always familiar. The book of werewolves index internet sacred text archive. Search for library items search for lists search for. The book of werewolves, by sabine baring gould, 1865, full text etext at. Indeed, midway through the book of werewolves, baring gould treks into the shadowy world of crimes vaguely connected to werewolves, including serial murders, grave desecration, and cannibalism. The book of werewolves ebook by sabine baringgould. Along with authors like montague summers he was, in his day, an expert on such supernatural phenomena. Also historical documentation of medieval serial killers who were alleged to be werewolves is recounted, as well as baringgoulds own encounters with local werewolf legends that had people in fear to go in the woods alone in various locales in france that he visited.
He has done considerable research on the subject of werewolves and has come up with both a learned and an enjoyable work. Dec 17, 20 baringgoulds famous work on lycanthropy werewolves. She goes back deep into the history, tries to share knowledge on. He quotes the legends at considerable length and attempts to identify the sources of the wide spread beliefs in men who turn into savage beasts, usually, but not always, wolves. The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould was originally published in 1865 and remains the most important and most often cited book on lycanthropy. Sabine baring gould relates various werewolf tales from myth and legend, and then fits into a 19th century idea of mental illness. Because the family spent much of his childhood travelling round europe, most of his education was by private tutors. The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould this book is one of the most cited references about werewolves. Being a historic account of a terrible superstition. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould audiobook. Among his foremost folkloric studies is 1865s the book of werewolves, the first serious academic study of the shapeshifters of mythological lore. The first few chapters of the book recount werewolf mythology in heavily archetypal terms.
Bitten once bitten, twice shy volume 1 by noelle marie. His studies of folklore led him to delve into the study of werewolves and why superstitions about lycanthropy persisted over the ages in so many cultures. Sabine baring gould 18341924 was a vicar in the church of england in devon, an archaeologist, folklorist, historian and a prolific author. The book of the were wolf takes a rationalistic approach to the subject. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould fantastic fiction. Sabine baringgoulds book of werewolves which was recommended to me by several people here was originally published in 1865. The project gutenberg ebook of the book of werewolves, by. I found this book interesting and informative in the area of what the early peoples called werewolves. The book of werewolves, one of the most cited references on its subject, is an essential and primal text on the legend of lycanthropy. The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould 1834 1924genres. It is as compelling today as it was more than one hundred years ago when it was first published.
The reverend sabine baringgould of lew trenchard in devon, england, was an anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. The encyclopedia of shapeshifting beings by brad steiger. Apr 20, 2011 this is a good book for someone who wants learn about lycanthropy. In the following chapters, the author goes on to explain stories of werewolves in ancient mythology including greek and norse myths. Eclectic british scholar sabine baringgould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than five hundred literary works. His folkloric studies resulted in the book of werewolves 1865, one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy. Sabine baringgould one of the most frequently cited folkloric studies of lycanthropy. 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.
Being an account of a terrible superstition by sabine baring gould. Baringgoulds eyeopening history of lycanthropy the werewolf curse delves deep into the lore, unearthing various historical cases. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould read by various. Sabine baringgould author of the book of werewolves. Being an account of a terrible superstition baring gould, sabine, warwick, tarl on. A book of ghosts by sabine baring gould download read more. Book of werewolves, the by sabine baringgould 1834. Nov 01, 2008 eclectic british scholar sabine baring gould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than five hundred literary works. His bibliography consists of more than 1,240 publications, though this list continues to grow. John fricker, nadine eckertboulet, martine van hap.
The book of werewolves by baring gould, paperback barnes. Eclectic british scholar sabine baring gould 18341924 inspired my fair lady, wrote the hymn onward christian soldiers, and published more than five hundred literary. Sabine baringgould was a prolific writer, composer and collector of folklore. A survey of the myths and legends concerning lycanthropy from ancient times to the victorian era. He is best known for writing the hymn onward christian. Book of werewolves, the by baringgould, sabine on apple. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould goodreads. He covers tales from around the world regarding cases of lycanthropy and. A reprint of the one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy by the reverend sabine baringgould.
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Its an 1865 first edition of the book of werewolves, by sabine baring gould. 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. The book of werewolves wikisource, the free online library. Baring gould download this ebook similar books bibliographic record. This material has been selected based on the authors of the material you are viewing. His family home, the manor house of lew trenchard, near okehampton, devon, has been preserved as he had it rebuilt and is now a hotel. He reputedly taught classes with a pet bat on his shoulder. Mar 15, 2011 book of werewolves, the by sabine baring gould 1834. The book of the werewolf takes a rationalistic approach to the subject. Sabine baringgould was born in the parish of st sidwell, exeter. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould summary. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould librarything. The book of werewolves by sabine baringgould abebooks. The book of werewolves paperback illustrated, 1 nov.
The book of werewolves by sabine baring gould, paperback. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Late twentieth century writers will occasionally refer to the traditional use of the pentagram for the sign of the werewolf, yet sabine baring gould makes no reference to this symbol in the book of werewolves. Book of were wolves by baring gould, first edition stock image. The book of werewolvessabine baringgouldfree downloadpdf. The book of werewolves forgotten books baring gould, sabine isbn. Being an account of a terrible superstition by sabine baringgould abebooks. The book of werewolves by the reverend sabine baring gould is a collection of werewolf folklore and mythology originally published in 1865 by smith, elder. Download sabine baring gould s the book of werewolves for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile.
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