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Two S. Baring-Gould books combined in one: • Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man • Curious Myths of the Middle AgesTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “Strange Survivals” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “Curious Myths of the Middle Ages” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, you’ll find a period backdrop shaped by public events, and a focus on how people respond when the familiar becomes unstable. Read as a single volume, the pairing makes it easier to notice recurring themes, echoing images, and the author’s shifts in tone from one work to the next.S. Baring-Gould is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.