Dracula, Prince of Many Faces: His Life and His Times

Registered by Firegirl of Tucson, Arizona USA on 2/26/2009
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Journal Entry 1 by Firegirl from Tucson, Arizona USA on Thursday, February 26, 2009
From back cover: ...reveals the extraordinary life and times of the infamous Vlad Dracula of Romania (1431 - 1476), nicknamed the Impaler. Dreaded by his enemies, emulated by later rules like Ivan the Terrible, honored by his countrymen even today, Vlad Dracula was surely one of the most intriguing figures to have stalked the corridors of European and Asian capitals in the fifteenth century.

Vlad Dracula also served as the inspiration for Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale. However, as this biography proves, "the real Dracula is far more interesting than the fictional vampire created by Bram Stoker" (Houston Chronicle). Covering Vlad's Draculas's entire life and subsequent legend, this book includes "a fascinating chapter on the mystery of Dracula's empty grave" (New York Times Book Review).

Journal Entry 2 by Firegirl at Mesa, Arizona USA on Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Released 14 yrs ago (6/2/2009 UTC) at Mesa, Arizona USA

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Sending to NMReader in Albuquerque. Sorry I didn't still have the other books you wanted, my friend! But just think, soon we'll live in the same city and can exchange books face-to-face!

Journal Entry 3 by NMReader from Herndon, Virginia USA on Thursday, June 18, 2009
It has arrived - Thank you

Journal Entry 4 by NMReader at Herndon, Virginia USA on Monday, June 28, 2010
I thought an update on this book might be appreciated.

I have started reading this book in the background from my typical rings/rays. It is interesting to learn about Dracula and his father Dracul's history. I suspect this book will be RABCKed when I finish it

July 1: I have reached the point where Dracula has just taken his oath to avenge his father and brother's deaths.

July 9: The last bit I read dealt with comparing Dracula and his "punishments" against some of his contemparies. ~halfway through the book

July 10: I read a little more and am learning how the Germans desserted Dracula.

August 16: 2 week break for vacation. I hope to finish this book before the end of the month.

Sept 13: Well I didn't finish it in August. I am getting closer. I think I have 70 pages left to read. It was hard to get back into this book after such a long break. I had just finished reading the chapter on his Imprisonment and Death.

Journal Entry 5 by NMReader at Herndon, Virginia USA on Sunday, September 19, 2010
I am glad I read this book because I learned alot about a corner and time in the world that I didn't know a lot about.

It was interesting to see how the "real" Dracula influenced the fictional character.

Journal Entry 6 by NMReader at Herndon, Virginia USA on Sunday, December 5, 2010

Released 13 yrs ago (12/6/2010 UTC) at Herndon, Virginia USA

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I will drop at PO on way home from work

Delivery Confirmation Number: 0310 2010 0002 1665 2890

Journal Entry 7 by prachitulshan at New Delhi, Delhi India on Saturday, April 16, 2011
I received this in the new year when my cousin brought it alongwith her from the states...thank you so much for sending it to her! This book got left behind at home when I came back to Delhi...was brought by my mother me when she came to visit recently, hence the delay in journalling. Will pass this on to my boyfriend, Ecuas soon, who's a Dracula fan. I'm sure he'll enjoy reading about the man on whom Bram Stoker's vampire classic is based!

Journal Entry 8 by prachitulshan at New Delhi, Delhi India on Friday, May 20, 2011

Released 12 yrs ago (5/18/2011 UTC) at New Delhi, Delhi India

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This book has travelled much of USA before making its way to India and now it's continuing its journey here...it has travelled with ecuas from Delhi to Pune. Since you're so fond of this vampire legend, I hope you enjoy reading about his source of inspiration!

Journal Entry 9 by ecuas at Pune, Maharashtra India on Saturday, May 21, 2011
Dracula! I love vampires and have read Stoker's Dracula...wonder what this book holds!

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