The Beast Within: A History of the Werewolf

by Adam Douglas

Book Overview

Combining legend with popular culture, a retracing of werewolf evolution notes its mythological existence in countless ancient civilizations, tracks its role in the witch trials, and relates its... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855925745
• ISBN13: 9781855925748
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Chapmans Publishers
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Thorough, comprehensive and complete

I was trying to find The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy by Adam Douglas at my university library, but then when I found Douglas Adams The Beast Within instead, I happened upon this gem of a book. Taking a chronlogical approach, Adams traces the origins of the werewolf myth from its abstract beginnings in myths and legends to its common usage in pop culture. Not only did I learn much about the werewolf legend, but also things I never knew about the Salam witch trails, Christianity and their conflict with Paganism and all sort of useful bit of random knowledge. Definately one of my favourite non-fiction books.

Get Ready to Howl with Delight

This book is essential reading for anyone who likes unconventional history like I do. Adams takes you through examples of lycanthropy in all cultures and all signifigant time periods. No stone is left unturned. He even touches on a chapter on how feral children figure into the myth of the werewolf. Citing mythology, medieval history to current medical cases, this book is a delight to read. I highly recommend this to anyone. Historian and non-historian alike will find it nothing short of fascinating.

Excellent Reading

It is a shame that this title has gone out of print, whole so many terrible werewolf books remain in print. This mythological/folkloric/sociological study of the relation ship between man and werewolf is one of the most imformative books I've ever read. I am hard pressed to find problems with this book, and I think you would be, too.

This Is A Very Compelling And Factual Book

I Have Read This Book Two Or Three Times I Learn Something New EvryTime I Suggest EvryOne Read This Book.