Chapter 1

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Dracula This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: Dracula Author: Bram Stoker Release date: October 1, 1995 [eBook #345] Most recently updated: September 24, 2025 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/345 Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DRACULA *** DRACULA _by_ Bram Stoker [Illustration: colophon] NEW YORK GROSSET & DUNLAP _Publishers_ Copyright, 1897, in the United States of America, according to Act of Congress, by Bram Stoker [_All rights reserved._] PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE COUNTRY LIFE PRESS, GARDEN CITY, N.Y. TO MY DEAR FRIEND HOMMY-BEG Contents