Halloween was once a day of mischief, oracles, ghost stories and fires: author R.E. Kelly tells the history of Halloween from the perspective of the early 1900s United States.Ruth Edna Kelley (1893–1982) was an American librarian and author. She is remembered for The Book of Hallowe’en (1919), the first book-length history of the holiday.Kelley was born in Massachusetts, the only child of Charles F. Kelley, a carpenter, and his wife Mary. She grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts, and received a master of arts degree.This work contains historical materials that are products of their particular times, and may contain offensive language or negative stereotypes.
✔ Author(s): Ruth Edna Kelley
✔ Title: The Book of Halloween
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (26 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B08KRDVXJG
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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Get lost in a fantastical realm where magic and adventure await at every turn. The author's imaginative world-building and captivating narrative draw you in from the start. Engaging characters and thrilling quests make for an exciting read. The plot twists and turns keep you hooked until the very end. It's a book that sparks the imagination and takes you on a wild ride. Perfect for fans of fantasy.
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