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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... seen and read the marvels of the kingdom of China , but because I doubt that they which would compare those wondrous things that are in the countries they have not seen , with that little they have seen in their own , will make some ...
... seen and read the marvels of the kingdom of China , but because I doubt that they which would compare those wondrous things that are in the countries they have not seen , with that little they have seen in their own , will make some ...
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... seen the long strings of camels wending their way to Pekin from the various northern roads through the passes into Mongolia , would readily believe Now as some of the creatures whose existence I shall 6 MYTHICAL MONSTERS .
... seen the long strings of camels wending their way to Pekin from the various northern roads through the passes into Mongolia , would readily believe Now as some of the creatures whose existence I shall 6 MYTHICAL MONSTERS .
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... seen Bruce , Mungo Park , Du Chaillu , Gordon Cum- ming , Schliemann , * and Stanley treated with the most un- generous criticism and contemptuous disbelief by persons who , however well informed in many subjects , lacked the extended ...
... seen Bruce , Mungo Park , Du Chaillu , Gordon Cum- ming , Schliemann , * and Stanley treated with the most un- generous criticism and contemptuous disbelief by persons who , however well informed in many subjects , lacked the extended ...
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... seen by Professor Mudge , while riding through the Mauvaise Terres of Colorado , strewn upon the plains , their whitened bones bleached in the suns of centuries , and their gaping jaws armed with ferocious teeth , telling a wonderful ...
... seen by Professor Mudge , while riding through the Mauvaise Terres of Colorado , strewn upon the plains , their whitened bones bleached in the suns of centuries , and their gaping jaws armed with ferocious teeth , telling a wonderful ...
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... that these are carried across on the backs of cranes . * Bible Customs in Bible Lands . By H. J. Van Lennep , D.D. 1875 . Quoted in Nature , March 24 , 1881 . In the autumn many flocks of cranes may be seen 44 MYTHICAL MONSTERS .
... that these are carried across on the backs of cranes . * Bible Customs in Bible Lands . By H. J. Van Lennep , D.D. 1875 . Quoted in Nature , March 24 , 1881 . In the autumn many flocks of cranes may be seen 44 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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