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Tag: MS.2801

Does MS.2801 Reveal the First Appearance of Vampires in English?

The earliest appearance of vampires in English is found in the London Journal’s March 11, 1732 issue in its discussion of the famous Arnold Paul case. Or is it? Anthony Hogg discusses another possible candidate.

Published November 22, 2015
Categorized as Editor's Picks, History, World Tagged Arnold Paul, London Journal, MS.2801, Ross Macfarlane, Wellcome Library, Whitehall Evening Post

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