Tricksters and Terror: Forgotten Riots, Panic, and the Strange Transformation of
$ 13.66
Description
Tricksters and Terror: Forgotten Riots, Panic, and the Strange Transformation of. What you're about to discover: - The forgotten riots of Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York that made Halloween a night of dread. - The surprising birth of trick-or-treating in the 1930s and how suburbia made it thrive. Tricksters and Terror by Raven Blackwood Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description What if Halloween's sweetest traditions were born from riots, panic, and terror in the streets? Few people realize that America's favorite spooky night was once its most feared. Long before costumes and candy, Halloween meant vandalism, fires, and headlines of chaos. Boys ruled the streets, families barricaded their homes, and newspapers declared it an annual night of disorder. Out of this fear, reformers, communities, and eventually Hollywood reshaped Halloween into the glittering spectacle we know today. In Tricksters and Terror, Raven Blackwood pulls back the mask to reveal the hidden history of Halloween in America. From Celtic Samhain fires to the witch trials of Salem, from Mischief Night riots to suburban trick-or-treat rituals, this book uncovers the strange journey of a holiday that has always reflected America's deepest anxieties. What you're about to discover: - The forgotten riots of Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York that made Halloween a night of dread. - How masks became symbols of anonymity, menace, and rebellion. - Why civic leaders and women's groups launched parades and parties to tame the chaos. - The surprising birth of trick-or-treating in the 1930s and how suburbia made it thrive. - How Hollywood slashers, haunted houses, and candy companies built a billion-dollar industry of fear. - The truth behind poisoned candy myths and why they still haunt parents today. This is not the Halloween you think you know. It's a story of fear transformed into festivity, of chaos packaged into candy, of a night that has always been America's mirror - reflecting our struggles with immigration, crime, youth, gender, and consumerism. If you've ever wondered why Halloween feels equal parts sweet and sinister, Tricksters and Terror will give you the answers - and leave you looking at every jack-o'-lantern in a new light. Dare to uncover the untold history of Halloween. Get your copy of Tricksters and Terror today and step into the shadows where America's true October story lives. Details ISBN-13 9798265392152 Title Tricksters and Terror Author Raven Blackwood Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 108 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:178801664; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
