The Book Of Halloween The Origin Of Halloween

by Ruth Edna Kelley

Overview

The Book Of halloween
This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Halloween, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788418938115
Publisher:	King Solomon
Publication date:	10/01/2021
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Ruth Edna Kelley (8 April 1893 – 4 March 1982) was an American librarian and author. She is chiefly remembered for The Book of Hallowe'en (1919), the first book-length history of the holiday.