These are not fictional tales, but expert investigations of real people who were thought by their neighbors and others to be vampires—often with good reason. Providing background on Vlad the Impaler (the original Dracula) and other European members of this unholy clan, this book is based on extensive on-site research in Romania and environs. Also included is a survey of movie and TV treatments of vampires, as well as discussions of what habits and diseases might cause a person to be thought to be an evil immortal—and some of the rituals humans have undertaken to rid themselves of these creatures.
Christopher Rondina is the author Ghost Ships of New England and was a script consultant on the PBS documentary Ghost and Vampire Legends of Rhode Island, which was nominated for regional Emmy. His research on new England's haunted history has been featured on television, on radio and in print for many years, including programs for the Discovery Network and the Travel Channel.
Publisher: On Cape Publications
Imprint: On Cape Publications
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 01-01-2007
Pages: 192
Measurements: 9.00in X 6.00in X 0.65lb
