The Watkins book of urban legends
De Vos, Gail, 1949-2024
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A rich and unique collection of folktales and urban legends from around the world. Each story comes with an accompanying brief note to provide context. Including new tales reflecting new concerns; old tales repurposed for new audiences and new ways of telling.
Main title:
The Watkins book of urban legends / by Gail De Vos.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Watkins, 2024.
Collation:
301 pages : illustration ; 25 cm.
Contents:
IntroductionClassic contemporary legendsClassic contemporary legends still circulatingHealth and wellnessHaunted bridges, tunnels and natural sitesGhost tourism and legend trippingGhost lore and other supernatural talesContemporary legends of monsters and cryptidsConspiracy theories Ostension, internet games and creepypastas.
ISBN:
9781786788559 (hardback)
Dewey class:
398.2
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
522696
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 398.2 WAT | Onloan - Due: 13 May 2025 |