Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by David J. Skal

Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween

David J. Skal

224 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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From acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal, an in-depth look at one of the most popular-and perplexing-holidays in America.Using a mix of personal anecdotes and brilliant social analysis, Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, explor...

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