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The Book of Halloween

by Ruth Edna Kelley

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, 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.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1919

Authors

Ruth Edna Kelley

United States

Ruth Edna Kelley 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. Kelley was born in Massachusetts, the...

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