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| Author | : John Matthews |
| Publisher | : Destiny Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-10-24 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9781620554968 |
An extensive investigation of the origins and numerous sightings of the mysterious and terrifying figure known as Spring-Heeled Jack • Shares original 19th-century newspaper accounts of Spring-Heeled Jack encounters as well as 20th and 21st-century reports • Explains his connections to Jack the Ripper and the Slender Man • Explores his origins in earlier mythical beings from folklore, his Steampunk popularity, and the theory that he may be an alien from a high-gravity planet Spring-Heeled Jack--a tall, thin, bounding figure with bat-like wings, clawed hands, wheels of fire for eyes, and breath of blue flames--first leapt to public attention in Victorian London in 1838, springing over hedges and walls, from dark lanes and dank graveyards, to frighten and sometimes physically attack women. News of this strange and terrifying character quickly spread, but despite numerous sightings through 1904 he was never captured or identified. Exploring the vast urban legend surrounding this enigmatic figure, John Matthews explains how the Victorian fascination with strange phenomena and sinister figures paired with hysterical reports enabled Spring-Heeled Jack to be conjured into existence. Sharing original 19th-century newspaper accounts of Spring-Heeled Jack sightings and encounters, he also examines recent 20th and 21st-century reports, including a 1953 UFO-related sighting from Houston, Texas, and disturbing accounts of the Slender Man, who displays notable similarities with Jack. He traces Spring-Heeled Jack’s origins to earlier mythical beings from folklore, such as fairy creatures and land spirits, and explores the theory that Jack is an alien marooned on Earth whose leaping prowess is attributed to his home planet having far stronger gravity than ours. The author reveals how Jack the Ripper, although a different and much more violent character, chose to identify himself with the old, well-established figure of Spring-Heeled Jack. Providing an extensive look at Spring-Heeled Jack from his beginnings to the present, Matthews illustrates why the worldwide Steampunk community has so thoroughly embraced Jack.
| Author | : John Matthews |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2016-10-14 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1620554976 |
An extensive investigation of the origins and numerous sightings of the mysterious and terrifying figure known as Spring-Heeled Jack • Shares original 19th-century newspaper accounts of Spring-Heeled Jack encounters as well as 20th and 21st-century reports • Explains his connections to Jack the Ripper and the Slender Man • Explores his origins in earlier mythical beings from folklore, his Steampunk popularity, and the theory that he may be an alien from a high-gravity planet Spring-Heeled Jack--a tall, thin, bounding figure with bat-like wings, clawed hands, wheels of fire for eyes, and breath of blue flames--first leapt to public attention in Victorian London in 1838, springing over hedges and walls, from dark lanes and dank graveyards, to frighten and sometimes physically attack women. News of this strange and terrifying character quickly spread, but despite numerous sightings through 1904 he was never captured or identified. Exploring the vast urban legend surrounding this enigmatic figure, John Matthews explains how the Victorian fascination with strange phenomena and sinister figures paired with hysterical reports enabled Spring-Heeled Jack to be conjured into existence. Sharing original 19th-century newspaper accounts of Spring-Heeled Jack sightings and encounters, he also examines recent 20th and 21st-century reports, including a 1953 UFO-related sighting from Houston, Texas, and disturbing accounts of the Slender Man, who displays notable similarities with Jack. He traces Spring-Heeled Jack’s origins to earlier mythical beings from folklore, such as fairy creatures and land spirits, and explores the theory that Jack is an alien marooned on Earth whose leaping prowess is attributed to his home planet having far stronger gravity than ours. The author reveals how Jack the Ripper, although a different and much more violent character, chose to identify himself with the old, well-established figure of Spring-Heeled Jack. Providing an extensive look at Spring-Heeled Jack from his beginnings to the present, Matthews illustrates why the worldwide Steampunk community has so thoroughly embraced Jack.
| Author | : Charlton Lea |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1904 |
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| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Charlton Lea |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1904 |
| Genre | : Adventure stories, English |
| ISBN | : |
Detective Townsend is joined by Limberman in trying to track down someone -- or something -- known only as Spring-heeled Jack, who has struck at Colonel Manfred and Sedgefield. Despite the general dislike for the two men, the attacker must be found before the whole area gets into overt excitement. Meanwhile the ousted Wraydon is looking for ways to get his land and reputation back, through open means as well as his more vigilate method, while Sedgefield gets more and more desperate to keep them for himself.
| Author | : Max Holt |
| Publisher | : Lulu Enterprises Uk Limited |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2006-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781847288387 |
Spring-Heeled Jack was a mysterious figure reported throughout the nineteenth century. He was blamed for a number of violent attacks - including murder, mainly on young women. His reign of terror started in London, and spread throughout Great Britain covering the period 1837 to 1904. One terrifying attack, on the daughter of a wealthy businessman, was the subject of a Times newspaper report in 1838. This book is based on that report. A modern link to an old mystery, a love story, set in the Welsh Mountains. Jack's bizarre appearance - huge, bulbous red eyes, pointed ears and claw-like fingers - and physical peculiarities - his ability to belch flames at random, into the face of his victims, and his ability to leap great distances - point to a creature not of this world. He has never been successfully identified...
| Author | : Anon |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2014-11-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781503234833 |
The story of Spring-Heeled Jack is a part of London folklore; the first sighting was in 1837. He is described as "a most hideous and frightful appearance, and vomited forth a quantity of blue and white flame from his mouth, and his eyes resembled red balls of fire". One report claimed that, beneath a black cloak, he wore a helmet and a tight-fitting white garment like an oilskin. Many stories also mention a "Devil-like" aspect. There are many theories about the nature and identity of Spring-heeled Jack. This urban legend was very popular in its time, due to the tales of his bizarre appearance and ability to make extraordinary leaps.
| Author | : Charlton Lea |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1890 |
| Genre | : Penny dreadfuls |
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| Author | : Karl Bell |
| Publisher | : Boydell Press |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1843837870 |
An intriguing study of a unique and unsettling cultural phenomenon in Victorian England. WINNER of the 2013 Katharine Briggs Award NEW LOWER PRICE This book uses the nineteenth-century legend of Spring-Heeled Jack to analyse and challenge current notions of Victorian popular cultures. Starting as oral rumours, this supposedly supernatural entity moved from rural folklore to metropolitan press sensation, co-existing in literary and theatrical forms before finally degenerating into a nursery lore bogeyman to frighten children. A mercurial and unfixed cultural phenomenon, Spring-Heeled Jack found purchase in both older folkloric traditions and emerging forms of entertainment. Through this intriguing study of a unique and unsettling figure, Karl Bell complicates our appreciation of the differences, interactions and similarities between various types of popular culture between 1837 and 1904. The book draws upon a rich variety of primary source material including folklorist accounts, street ballads, several series of "penny dreadful" stories (and illustrations), journals, magazines, newspapers, comics, court accounts, autobiographies and published reminiscences. The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack is impressively researched social history and provides a fascinating insight into Victorian cultures. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in nineteenth-century English social and cultural history, folklore or literature. Karl Bell is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Portsmouth.
| Author | : Mark Hodder |
| Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
| Total Pages | : 374 |
| Release | : 2010-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1616142405 |
Sir Richard Francis Burton investigates a strange apparition called Spring Heeled Jack that has been assaulting young women around London.
| Author | : Hubert de la Gatinière |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-05-14 |
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Spring Heeled Jack emerged onto the scene in the early 19th century, around the year 1837. The reports of his strange and menacing activities quickly spread throughout the country, causing both fear and fascination among the Victorian populace. The name "Spring Heeled Jack" was given to him due to his remarkable ability to leap great heights and distances. According to eyewitness accounts, he was described as a tall, thin man dressed in a dark cloak and wearing a helmet or mask. He was said to have glowing red eyes, sharp claws, and a sinister grin. Some even claimed that he had the ability to breathe blue and white flames. What truly set Spring Heeled Jack apart were his incredible leaping abilities. He was said to jump over walls and rooftops with ease, often disappearing into the night before anyone could catch him. Numerous reports suggested that he could clear distances of up to 20 feet in a single bound, leaving his victims both astonished and terrified. However, Spring Heeled Jack was not merely a mischievous acrobat. He was known for his malevolent actions, which ranged from frightening and assaulting people to even attacking women. Many reported that he would suddenly appear out of the darkness, his piercing red eyes and unearthly laughter striking fear into the hearts of his victims. As news of Spring Heeled Jack spread, so did the tales of his misdeeds. His actions became the stuff of urban legends and were embellished with each retelling. He became a popular figure in penny dreadfuls, sensationalized newspaper articles, and theatrical productions, further fueling the public's fascination with his exploits. The true identity and motives of Spring Heeled Jack remain a mystery to this day. Various theories have emerged over time, ranging from him being an eccentric aristocrat engaging in sadistic pranks to a supernatural entity from another realm. Despite numerous investigations and public panic, no concrete evidence was ever found to definitively explain his existence. Spring Heeled Jack eventually faded into obscurity, but his legend lives on. He has become an enduring symbol of Victorian folklore and continues to inspire works of fiction and artistic interpretations to this day. The mystery surrounding him has contributed to his status as one of the most enigmatic and captivating figures in British urban legends.
