Mythical MonstersCosimo, Inc., 2008 M12 1 - 424 páginas A geological surveyor by trade, English author CHARLES GOULD (1834-1893) was rather more interested in the strange ornithological specimens he collected on his journeys around the world. Mythical Monsters, the result of this deep and abiding fascination, is one of the classics of the field of cryptozoology, or the study of unknown or hidden creatures. Mythical Monsters "reflects the curiosity for the natural world that [Gould] carried with him in his travels for most of his life," says cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in his new introduction. "The book, naturally, dwells on geological mysteries early in its pages, merging in his thoughts on Atlantis, the Great Flood, and evidence for such events he saw written in the land. But the bulk of the book is about 'monsters' that intrigued Gould, including the unicorn, the phoenix, and the dragon." Monsters also features an essential section on the mysterious beasts of the ocean depths. This new edition, a replica of the original 1886 first edition complete with the original illustrations, is part of Cosimo's Loren Coleman Presents series. LOREN COLEMAN is author of numerous books of cryptozoology, including Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America and Mothman and Other Curious Encounters. |
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... colour and dress , the astonishment they showed at our first appearance among them was a very pleasing spectacle to us , the sight of us terrifying them to such a degree that the bows and arrows fell from their hand ; imagining , as ...
... colour and dress , the astonishment they showed at our first appearance among them was a very pleasing spectacle to us , the sight of us terrifying them to such a degree that the bows and arrows fell from their hand ; imagining , as ...
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... colour of the body of the creature , together with the formidable aspect of the eye , are wonderfully represented . The face of this Japanese lady is most admirably done ; it expresses the utmost terror and alarm , and possibly may be a ...
... colour of the body of the creature , together with the formidable aspect of the eye , are wonderfully represented . The face of this Japanese lady is most admirably done ; it expresses the utmost terror and alarm , and possibly may be a ...
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... colour of Memnon " [ i.e. black ] ; and even so late as the days of Sir Thomas Browne , we find them classed by him with flying horses , hydras , centaurs , harpies , and satyrs , as monstrosities , rarities , or else poetical fancies ...
... colour of Memnon " [ i.e. black ] ; and even so late as the days of Sir Thomas Browne , we find them classed by him with flying horses , hydras , centaurs , harpies , and satyrs , as monstrosities , rarities , or else poetical fancies ...
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... effects were very marked in the Red Sea , as elsewhere , the sun , when near the horizon , appearing of a pale green colour , and exhibiting the spots distinctly . ) We hail as a new discovery the knowledge of the 24 MYTHICAL MONSTERS .
... effects were very marked in the Red Sea , as elsewhere , the sun , when near the horizon , appearing of a pale green colour , and exhibiting the spots distinctly . ) We hail as a new discovery the knowledge of the 24 MYTHICAL MONSTERS .
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THE DELUGE NOT A MYTH | 101 |
ON THE TRANSLATION OF MYTHS BETWEEN THE OLD AND THE NEW World | 137 |
THE Dragon | 159 |
THE CHINESE DRAGON | 212 |
THE JAPANESE DRAGON | 248 |
THE SEASERPENT | 260 |
THE UNICORN | 338 |
THE CHINESE PHENIX | 366 |
APPENDICES | 375 |
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