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  The "Stronsay Beast", ink wash scale drawing by Mr Petrie, 1808 Scan

  Orkney Museum ·from The Stronsay Beast carcass and the Orkney sworn statements (1808)
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  Erik Pontoppidan Scan

  from The Stronsay Beast carcass and the Orkney sworn statements (1808)
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  Sketch of the Stronsay Beast Scan

  Stronsay community website ·from The Stronsay Beast carcass and the Orkney sworn statements (1808)
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  Unidentified historical reference image Scan

  from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)
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  Mont Lozère landscape Scan

  from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)
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  "Dévorés par les loups": list of children eaten by wolves, Malbosc, 1812 to 1815 Scan

  Alainauzas (own archive) ·from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)

  Convenue Malbose Droit Sorgentien Departement Sordebe Liste des Enfant devoré àav les loupa Nomo et fidicious agee lism dujure et date et observazione auo 12. auo 13. auo 14. auo 15. auo 16. auo 17. auo 18. auo 19. auo 20. auo 21. auo 22. auo 23. auo 24. auo 25. auo 26. auo 27. auo 28. auo 29. auo 3…

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  Illustration of the beast, origin unknown Scan

  from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)
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  Illustration of the beast, artist and date unknown Scan

  from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)
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  Illustration of the beast, origin unknown Scan

  from The Bête des Cévennes: the Beast of the Vivarais, 1809 (1809)
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  The Massachusetts Spy, or Worcester Gazette, 2 November 1809, which printed "The Mermaid" on its front page Scan

  Rarenewspapers.com ·from The Reay mermaid of Sandside Bay, Caithness, 1809 (1809)

  o produce melons. telligence. 10 NDIES. the Governor Gen. has received the force that a detach- ary force at Hydra- sard of Lieut. Col. of a corps of horse units of native infant- province of Cande- the predatory force Seup. Row Holkar, and Dandieu Khan, of near 100 miles, surprising the enemy hair,…

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  Page scan of the Massachusetts Spy, 2 November 1809 Scan

  Rarenewspapers.com ·from The Reay mermaid of Sandside Bay, Caithness, 1809 (1809)
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  Smaller version of the 'Wild Dog of Ennerdale' illustration Scan

  from The Girt Dog of Ennerdale (1810)
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  Illustration titled 'Wild Dog of Ennerdale', an artwork of unknown date and artist Scan

  from The Girt Dog of Ennerdale (1810)
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  The Ennerdale valley Scan

  from The Girt Dog of Ennerdale (1810)
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  House of the Sampford Ghost, Higher Town, Sampford Peverell Scan

  Geri Walton ·from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  Document from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 Scan

  from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  The Sampford Ghost Scan

  from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  Illustration associated with the Sampford Ghost, possibly the candlestick scene Scan

  from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  Map showing the location of the Ghost House Scan

  National Library of Scotland ·from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  Probably a portrait of the Rev. Charles Caleb Colton Scan

  from The Sampford Ghost, Sampford Peverell, 1810 (1810)
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  Possible sasquatch footprints in Yukon, BC. Not the 1811 Thompson track. Scan

  APTN News ·from David Thompson's Giant Track in the Snow, Athabasca River (1811)
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  Massachusetts Spy, 2 November 1809, carrying the related Sandside Bay, Caithness mermaid story (a different case) Scan

  Rare Newspapers ·from The Kintyre Mermaid, 1811: John M'Isaac and Catherine Loynachan (1811)

  o produce melons. telligence. 10 NDIES. the Governor Gen. has received the force that a detach- ary force at Hydra- sard of Lieut. Col. of a corps of horse units of native infant- province of Cande- the predatory force Seup. Row Holkar, and Dandieu Khan, of near 100 miles, surprising the enemy hair,…

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  Christ Church Parish Church, Barbados, in 2005. The Chase Vault stands in its churchyard. Scan

  from The Moving Coffins of the Chase Vault, Barbados (1812)
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  Specimen of the wolf killed at Chaingy by Blaise Basset in 1868, a different animal Scan

  John Knifton ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Bête d'Orléans print Scan

  Crypto-Investigations, via hellboy57 ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Woodcut-style picture of the Bête de Chaingy, a later depiction Scan

  John Knifton, via labetedugevaudan.com ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Probably a facsimile of the Bête d'Orléans print Scan

  La Porte Ouverte ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Fanciful drawing of the Beast of Chaingy Scan

  John Knifton ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Figure de la bête d'Orléans, apparently an 1869 reproduction of the Bête d'Orléans print Scan

  Crypto-Investigations, via hellboy57 ·from The Bête de Chaingy: a she-wolf in the forests west of Orléans (1814) (1814)
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  Purported image of Memphré from a later, separate event: 12 August 1997, near Les Trois Sœurs. Scan

  Patricia de Broin / Ville de Magog ·from Memphré: the 1816 Georgeville sightings recorded by Ralph Merry IV (1816)

  Video: copyright Patricia de Brom Fournier for acquiring the still images from the video of the exhibition. Archives, Jaques Boivet et John Mahoney Infographical Infography. Yon Leckerc.…

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  Bell Witch Cave Scan

  Www78, 2010 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  The entrance to the cave is marked by a wooden handrail. The cave walls are made of rock, and there is a small stream flowing through it.…

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  1961 Rare Book Reprints edition of Ingram's "Red Book" Scan

  Uploader's scan; author M. V. Ingram ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Tennessee Historical Commission marker on US-41, Adams Scan

  Brian Stansberry, 2016 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  NO TRUCK OR TRAILER PARKING TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR TRAILS 3C 38 BELL WITCH To the north was the farm of John Bell, an early, prominent settler from North Carolina. According to legend, his family was harried during the early 19th century by the famous Bell Witch. She kept the house- hold in turmoil, as…

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  Signs at the Bell Witch Cave entrance Scan

  BRad06, 2012 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  Historic BELL WITCH CAVE Inc. May, September, October, Weekend Only June, July, August, 6 Days A Week Hours 10:00 A.m. to 5:00 P.m. Closed on Tuesday 696-3055…

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  The old Bell property, photographed in 2023 Scan

  Probably Meghan E. Gattignolo, Customs House Museum (unconfirmed) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Cover of An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch Scan

  Rare Book Reprints ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Bell Witch Cave, Adams, Tennessee Scan

  Www78, 2010 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  The entrance to the cave is marked by a wooden handrail. The cave's interior is dark, with a metal grid that appears to be a staircase leading up to the entrance. The rocky walls of the cave are covered in moss and lichen, indicating a moist environment.…

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  Bell Witch historical marker in Adams, Tennessee Scan

  Brian Stansberry, 2016 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  3C 38 BELL WITCH To the north was the farm of John Bell, an early, prominent settler from North Carolina. According to legend, his family was harried during the early 19th century by the famous Bell Witch. She kept the house- hold in turmoil, assaulted Bell, and drove off Betsy Bell's suitor. Even A…

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  Artist's sketch of the Bell home, 1894 Scan

  Unknown artist; M. V. Ingram (1894) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  "The death of John Bell, December 1820," illustration from Ingram's 1894 book Scan

  Unknown artist; M. V. Ingram, An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch (1894) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  1894 illustration from Ingram's book, p. 222 Scan

  M. V. Ingram (1894) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Obituary of Joel Egbert Bell, son of John Bell, 28 January 1890 Scan

  Daily American, Nashville ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 27. — [Special.] Mr. Joel E. Ball, of this place, died yesterday. He occupied a prominent place on the Board of the Cumberland Baptist Association, and was a very clear-headed, highly respected citizen, being almost an octogenarian.…

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  Title page of M. V. Ingram's An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch, 1894. Scan

  Customs House Museum (no credit stated) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  AN AUTHENTICATED HISTORY OF THE FAMOUS BELL WITCH. The Wonder of the 19th Century, and Unexplained Phenomenon of the Christian Era. The Mysterious Talking Goblin that Terrorized the West End of Robertson County, Tennessee, Tormenting John Bell to His Death. THE STORY OF BETSY BELL, HER LOVER AND THE…

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  Illustration of the two-headed dog said to have followed Dean Scan

  Customs House Museum (no credit stated) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Bell family memorial marker on the old Bell property, photographed in 2023. Scan

  Probably Meghan E. Gattignolo, Customs House Museum (unconfirmed) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)

  JOHN BELL, 1750–1820. AND HIS WIFE LUCY WILLIAMS. PIONEER SETTLERS FROM HALIFAX AND EDGECOMBE COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA. JOEL THOMAS BELL, 1831–1910. AND HIS WIFE LAURA VIRGINIA HENRY. WHOSE FARM INCLUDED THE LAND HEREABOUT. BUILT THEIR HOUSE 254 RODS N 23° E AND THEIR GRAVES ARE 267 RODS N 18° E FRO…

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  Reproduction of the 1894 drawing of the Bell home Scan

  Legends of America ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Log cabin once on the John Bell farm, now beside the Bell School in Adams Scan

  Brian Stansberry, 2016 ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Drawing of Betsy Bell, 1894 Scan

  Unknown artist; M. V. Ingram (1894) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  "William Porter Attempts to Burn the Witch," 1894 illustration Scan

  M. V. Ingram, An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch (1894) ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)
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  Sketch of a Bell Witch attack Scan

  Credited to Mental Floss; original artist unknown ·from The Bell Witch Haunting of the Red River Settlement (1817)