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Chicago, Illinois

The protagonist of the novel goes to visit his father, who lives in this city along with the protagonist's uncle and childhood friends.

Ardham, Massachusetts

The protagonist of the novel travels to this town in order to investigate the disappearance of his father.

The Safe Negro Travel Company

The father and uncle of the protagonist run this business, which is known for the travel guide it publishes.

Woody

This name is given to the station wagon driven by the uncle of the protagonist.

The Order of the Ancient Dawn

This is the name of the secret cabal of occultists interested in the protagonist due to his ancestry.

The Winthrop House

This is the name given to the haunted house purchased by a childhood friend of the protagonist.

The Book of Days

This is the name given to the record kept by the protagonist's ancestor, a former...

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