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The legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the great tales of American folklore, supposedly stemming from Washington Irving's famous short story. But what if there was more to the ghostly fable than meets the eye? What if Irving's account was based on fact? And what if the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow was not unique, but merely one of a strange line of malevolent spirits sighted across the world, bringing misfortune to all that witness them? Within this book you will find long-forgotten lore about the headless spirits that have plagued mankind for centuries, and perhaps even now seek ingress into our world. The Headless Horseman, and others like him, is at large in the dark places of the world, and should one encounter such a revenant, it is said that tragedy will surely follow...
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Amidst the blood and carnage of battle, the barrier between the world of the living and the world of the dead grows thin, and, occasionally, something slips through. Although usually dismissed as fantasy or fairy tale, history contains numerous stories of violent warriors, decapitated in battle, who return from the dead to terrorize the living. The ancient Irish called these malevolent spirits dullahan, but in English they are generally called headless horsemen.
This book presents the history of these rare and dangerous undead warriors, explaining how and why they were created, describing their strengths and limitations, and finally revealing how they can be defeated. It also examines the best-documented encounters with these spirits, including the most famous and enduring manifestation, the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.Title: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow #7 Osprey Dark
ISBN Number: 1472807979
ISBN-13: 9781472807977
Illustrator: Alan Lathwell
Location Published: UK, Osprey Publishing: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Size: 21.0 x 15.0 x 2.2 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Myth, Legend, Fairy & Folk Tales, Myth, Legend, Fairy & Folk Tales
Seller ID: 002008
