Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends

The book explores a collection of seventy Victorian urban legends that have largely been overlooked, presenting tales from the 1800s such as "Beetle Eyes" and "Hands in the Muff." Simon Young provides scholarly treatment to these stories, many of which are previously unidentified, while highlighting the role of nineteenth-century media in their preservation. The introduction emphasizes the significance of written sources, utilizing digitized archives to enrich the study of British folklore. This work appeals to both academics and urban legend enthusiasts.