William Seabrook's literary legacy includes a diverse range of travelogues, novels, and short stories, often exploring the exotic, the occult, and the macabre. Here's a list of his notable works with corrected links and alternative sources where you can find them:
Travelogues and Non-Fiction:
- Adventures in Arabia: Among the Bedouins, Druses, Whirling Dervishes & Yezidee Devil Worshipers (1927): This book details Seabrook's travels through the Middle East, offering insights into the region's diverse cultures and spiritual practices.
- Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Bedouins-whirling-dervishes-worshipers/dp/B00087QFBS
- And Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53981
- The Magic Island (1929): This controversial work explores Seabrook's experiences in Haiti, where he delves into the world of voodoo, zombies, and other occult practices.
- Available through various used booksellers and online marketplaces.
- Jungle Ways (1931): Seabrook ventures into West Africa, documenting the customs, traditions, and rituals of various tribes, including controversial accounts of cannibalism.
- Available through various used booksellers and online marketplaces.
- Asylum (1935): A personal account of Seabrook's voluntary commitment to a mental institution, offering insights into his struggles with alcoholism and mental illness.
- Available through various used booksellers and online marketplaces.
- Witchcraft: Its Power in the World Today (1940): Seabrook explores the history and practice of witchcraft in various cultures, offering a blend of personal experiences and historical research.
- Available through various used booksellers and online marketplaces.
Novels and Short Stories:
- The White Monk of Timbuctoo (1934): A fictionalized account of a French soldier who converts to Islam and becomes a respected figure in Timbuktu.
- Available through various used booksellers and online marketplaces.
- The Strange Adventures of Danny Boy (1940): A children's book about a young boy's adventures in the Caribbean.
- Out of print, but may be available through used booksellers and online marketplaces.
- Out of print, but may be available through used booksellers and online marketplaces.
While some of Seabrook's works might be harder to find than others, this revised list should provide a good starting point for your exploration of his literary contributions. Remember to approach his writings critically and consider the context of his time and potential biases.
