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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... referred to it in his Natural History * as follows : " In addition to this , pigeons have acted as messengers in affairs of importance . During the siege of Mutina , Decimus Brutus , who was in the town , sent despatches to the camp of ...
... referred to it in his Natural History * as follows : " In addition to this , pigeons have acted as messengers in affairs of importance . During the siege of Mutina , Decimus Brutus , who was in the town , sent despatches to the camp of ...
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... referred to by Professor Marsh in the course of an address to the American Association for the Advancement of Science , in 1877 , in the following terms : - “ The reptiles most characteristic of our American cretaceous strata are the ...
... referred to by Professor Marsh in the course of an address to the American Association for the Advancement of Science , in 1877 , in the following terms : - “ The reptiles most characteristic of our American cretaceous strata are the ...
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... referred to above , afford proof reaching far back into past periods , of successive alterations in the disposition of continents and oceans , and of connections long since obliterated between distant lands . The paleontologist reasons ...
... referred to above , afford proof reaching far back into past periods , of successive alterations in the disposition of continents and oceans , and of connections long since obliterated between distant lands . The paleontologist reasons ...
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Charles Gould. It occurs in the Cromer Forest Bed , a deposit referred by Mr. Boyd Dawkins to the early part of the Glacial period , and generally regarded as transitional between the Pliocene and Quaternary . It is also found in the ...
Charles Gould. It occurs in the Cromer Forest Bed , a deposit referred by Mr. Boyd Dawkins to the early part of the Glacial period , and generally regarded as transitional between the Pliocene and Quaternary . It is also found in the ...
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... referred to in a few words . It must also be borne in mind that the linking together of species by the discovery of intermediate graduated forms , is daily proceeding ; so that some even of those spoken of in greater detail may shortly ...
... referred to in a few words . It must also be borne in mind that the linking together of species by the discovery of intermediate graduated forms , is daily proceeding ; so that some even of those spoken of in greater detail may shortly ...
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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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