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August 4, 1897

The captain of the Demeter discovers what “It” is; he refuses to throw himself overboard and ties his hands to the wheel along with a…

August 3, 1897

Mina expresses her growing anxiety over the month-long lack of news from Jonathan Harker. On the Demeter, the first mate sees the “tall and thin”…

August 2, 1897

At midnight, the captain of the Demeter hears a cry and discovers another crewman has vanished; they are now in the North Sea.

August 1437 – 1476

Events explained by Stefan Andreescu in his book, Vlad Tepes (Dracula) between legend and historical facts, 1976: • August 23, 1437: Jupan Bodin received a confirmation…

August 1, 1897

Mina Murray and Lucy Westenra sit in the Whitby churchyard and talk to the elderly Mr. Swales, who dismisses local legends as “air-blebs” and “lies.”…

July 30, 1897

The Demeter nears England in fine weather, though the crew remains in a state of panic.

July 29, 1897

The Demeter’s second mate disappears during his watch; the captain and first mate agree to go armed henceforth.

July 28, 1897

The Demeter is caught in a “tempest” and a “maelstrom.”

July 27, 1897

Mina reports that she is becoming nervous and wakeful because Lucy’s sleep-walking keeps her up at night. Arthur Holmwood is called away to see his…

July 26, 1897

Mina receives a brief line from Jonathan Harker in Transylvania via Mr. Hawkins, stating he is starting for home. Mina notes that Lucy has begun…