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The President's Vampire: Strange-but-True Tales of the United States of America Paperback – November 1, 2005

by Robert Damon Schneck (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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THE PRESIDENT'S VAMPIRE is proof positive that an inordinate number of very strange things happen from sea to shining sea in the place known as the United States of America. It contains scrupulously documented accounts of ghosts, monsters, murderers, and hoaxes so improbable they will fascinate believers, skeptics, and anyone interested in the more obscure corners of American history and culture. "Robert Schneck is one of the best of a new breed of investigators into the relatively unknown byways of our cultural history. Because he is thoroughly familiar with his subject, writes with deceptive ease and a clarity that both amuses and educates, and because he never forgets that at the heart of even the strangest or most frightening of mysteries there are real human beings with a story to tell, I recommend him as a trusted guide." - Bob Rickard, Fortean Times Robert Damon Schneck is a freelance writer and contributor to Fortean Times, Fate, and other magazines. Friends describe him as a "loveable, nocturnal, monomaniac."
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  1. Print length
    232 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Anomalist Books
  4. Publication date
    November 1, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1933665009
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1933665009
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Bob Ricakard of "Fortean Times" probably knows the work of Robert Schneck better than anyone else. And what does he say about Schneck's work? "Robert Schneck is one of the best of a new breed of investigators into the relatively unknown byways of our cultural history. Because he is thoroughly familiar with his subject, writes with deceptive ease and a clarity that both amuses and educates, and because he never forgets that at the heart of even the strangest or most frightening of mysteries there are real human beings with a story to tell, I recommend him as a trusted guide."

About the Author

Robert Damon Schneck is a freelance writer and contributor to "Fortean Times," "Fate," and other magazines. Friends describe him as a "loveable, nocturnal, monomaniac."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anomalist Books (November 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933665009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933665009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Quill Penn
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically Fortean
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2006
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With the current proliferation of books about weird events, "The President's Vampire" is a diamond among briquettes. Robert Damon Schneck has done forteans and fans of the fantastic a tremendous service by picking little-known subjects and applying a scholar's research skills and a highly developed storyteller's art. The choice of stories in this collection, the degree of historical documentation, and a magnificent sense of wonder make this book a true original - possibly a classic. I'm eager to see more by Mr. Schneck. --Joseph A. Citro, author of Passing Strange.
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J. Allison
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange but true tales in the style of Charles Fort
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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This book has an assortment of strange but true tales in the style of Charles Fort and covers everything from the Andrew Johnson vampire story featured on the front cover, to stories about witches, ghosts, strange creatures and other paranormal activity. I've not finished reading it all yet but have enjoyed it so far. If you are interested in things Fortean you may like this book...
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Frank McEvoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Odd, Weird, and Fun to the Max
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
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For those who have the taste for the odd and offbeat, this is the book for you. Because Mr. Schneck spends his days, pouring over weird stories in dusty libraries and archives, we don't have to.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The Title is the Coolest Part
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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Once you get past the title, the rest of the book is rather boring, oddly organized, and poorly-written.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed in Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2012
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Dear reader: This book might be funny and informative, but it is not what I had envisioned. I had just finished reading "Blood Oath" (by Christopher Farnsworth) about a fictional story - being the Presidents Vampire. When I saw this book on the Amazon website, I thought that the book was kinda of an exaggerated version of the Farnsworth book. This is actually about quirky and mysterious things that have happened through the ages. So, to make a long sentence even shorter - I didn't finish this book, and maybe you might feel different from me, but I didn't enjoy the writing and found it boring. This book is good for individuals that are interested in weird happenings. P.S. If you want to read a exciting book about supernatural vampires, definitely read Blood Oath. It is great!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2012
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This book literally has something for everyone!
It has stories that cover the whole spectrum.
In my opinion that is. ;)
Do yourself a favor and buy this book and give it a whirl.
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tali
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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Love the book.
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Don E. Smith Jr.
4.0 out of 5 stars THE PRESIDENT'S VAMPIRE was fun!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2010
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I loved this book! It is a collection of the weird and the odd all over the United States.

Robert Schneck is an excellent researcher and he can tell a great, great story!

I recommend this book to everyone!
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