Description
Augustus Montague Summers (1880 â" 1948) was an English clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolves -- all of which he believed to be very much real. He also wrote the first English translation of the infamous 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the âMalleus Maleficarumâ, in 1928. In this volume, Summers explores the subject of the werewolf in Northern Europe and Russia, looking at evidence for their existence in literature, history, folklore, etc. This vintage book is highly recommended for those with an interest in the supernatural and the occult, and it is not to be missed by collectors of Summers' fascinating work. Also included is the essay, âThe Origin of the Werewolf Superstitionâ by Caroline Taylor Stewart. Other notable works by this author include: âA Popular History of Witchcraftâ (1937), âWitchcraft and Black Magicâ (1946), and âThe Physical Phenomena of Mysticismâ (1947). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.