Freaks of Fanaticism, and Other Strange Events

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924) was a prolific English author, antiquary, folklorist, and ecclesiastic. Best known for penning the hymn 'Onward, Christian Soldiers,' Baring-Gould had a wide-ranging intellect that led him to publish over 1,200 writings during his lifetime, including theology, folklore, novels, and historical texts. Born into a wealthy family, he was able to dedicate his life to wri...