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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... discovery of the long - lost flower , in Florida , by Mrs. Mary Trent , in the summer of 1876 ; and this encourages us to hope that some day or other a fortunate sportsman may rediscover the Haliætus Washingtonii , in regard to which Dr ...
... discovery of the long - lost flower , in Florida , by Mrs. Mary Trent , in the summer of 1876 ; and this encourages us to hope that some day or other a fortunate sportsman may rediscover the Haliætus Washingtonii , in regard to which Dr ...
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... discovery of Sanskrit came on him like a thunderbolt . It must be said , however , to his credit , that he at once perceived the immense importance of the discovery . He could not be expected to sacrifice his primordial monkeys or his ...
... discovery of Sanskrit came on him like a thunderbolt . It must be said , however , to his credit , that he at once perceived the immense importance of the discovery . He could not be expected to sacrifice his primordial monkeys or his ...
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... discovery but in its modern of creation . As soon as the creature is found to sin against preconception , the great ( mis ? ) guiding spirit , à priori by name , who furnishes philosophers with their omniscience pro re natâ , whispers ...
... discovery but in its modern of creation . As soon as the creature is found to sin against preconception , the great ( mis ? ) guiding spirit , à priori by name , who furnishes philosophers with their omniscience pro re natâ , whispers ...
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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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Charles Gould. We hail as a new discovery the knowledge of the existence of the so - called spots upon the surface of the sun , and scientists , from long - continued observations , profess to distinguish a connection between the ...
Charles Gould. We hail as a new discovery the knowledge of the existence of the so - called spots upon the surface of the sun , and scientists , from long - continued observations , profess to distinguish a connection between the ...
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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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