Title: Cultures of Darkness: Night Travels in the Histories of Transgression (From Medieval to Modern)Author: Bryan D. PalmerPublisher: Monthly Review Press (New York)Date: 2000ISBN: 9781583670262Description: A history of various “transgressive” movements in Western culture, from the medieval age onward. Includes information on “(p)easants, religious heretics, witches, pirates, runaway slaves, prostitutes and pornographers, frequenters of taverns and fraternal society lodge rooms, revolutionaries, blues and jazz musicians, beats, and contemporary youth gangs….” Hardcover. This copy is an ex-library book and has endured wear and tear typical of such (please see Condition for details). Condition: Hardcover ex-library book with accompanying dust jacket. Jacket has plastic overlay and has been affixed to cover with tape. Scuff marks, light peeling and age-related discoloration on cover and page blocks. Library stickers on spine and back cover. Library stamps on top and bottom page blocks. Library stickers and stamps on front free endpaper. Date of acquisition on copyright page. Main text clean and readable with no folds, tears, ink or pencil marks of any kind. The Friends of the Springfield Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the Springfield Library (Massachusetts). The Friends work to promote awareness of library resources, raise funds for special programming, and advocate on behalf of library interests. Your purchase directly benefits the libraries. It helps to purchase essential materials such as books, computer programs, updated technology and also helps to ensure the continuance of excellent children’s programs. Thank you.