Halloween: The History of America's Darkest Holiday

by David J. Skal

"Wonderfully well-written, outrageous, and provocative." -- Booklist

Acclaimed cultural critic David J. Skal explores one of America's most perplexingly popular holidays in this original mix of personal anecdotes and social analysis. Skal traces Halloween's evolution from its dark Celtic history and quaint, small-scale celebrations to its emergence as mammoth seasonal marketing event.
Skal takes readers on a cross-country survey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486805212
• ISBN13: 9780486805214
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"