The only book to completely cover All Hallow's Eve, Halloween: An American Holiday, An American History examines the ancient origins, traditions and celebratins, from costuming to bobbing for apples. Jack-o-lanterns, black cats, and witches are explained. Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins lurk behind every page. One of the nation's foremost authorities on Halloween, Lesley Pratt Bannatyne shares her vast knowledge of the holiday in this 192 page book.