The Book of Blood: From Legends and Leeches to Vampires and Veins
by Hp Newquist
The Book of Blood examines blood through the lenses of legend, history, science, and popular imagination. Moving from leeches and ancient beliefs to vampires and veins, Hp Newquist presents a wide-ranging exploration of one of the most familiar and mysterious subjects in human culture.
About This Book
The Book of Blood explores the many meanings associated with blood, from legendary stories to the workings of veins.
Its subject connects scientific understanding with cultural beliefs, offering a broad look at how blood has been interpreted across time.
With a focus suggested by its wide-ranging title, the book presents blood as both a biological substance and a powerful symbol in human thought.
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