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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... caverns which he tenanted , as is held by some mythologists , is an animal which once lived and dragged its ... cavern overlooking the fertile plain , spread terror and destruction around , and , protected from assault by dread or ...
... caverns which he tenanted , as is held by some mythologists , is an animal which once lived and dragged its ... cavern overlooking the fertile plain , spread terror and destruction around , and , protected from assault by dread or ...
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... cavern to having it come down to seek supplies from amongst their midst . * To me the specific existence of the unicorn seems not in- credible , and , in fact , more probable than that theory which assigns its origin to a lunar myth ...
... cavern to having it come down to seek supplies from amongst their midst . * To me the specific existence of the unicorn seems not in- credible , and , in fact , more probable than that theory which assigns its origin to a lunar myth ...
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... caverns and elsewhere . Conversely , most valuable deductions are drawn by the zoologist from the review which he is enabled to take , through the connected labours of his colleagues in all departments , of the distinct life regions now ...
... caverns and elsewhere . Conversely , most valuable deductions are drawn by the zoologist from the review which he is enabled to take , through the connected labours of his colleagues in all departments , of the distinct life regions now ...
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... caverns , and flies from the light . There is obtained from it an ivory as white as that of the elephant , but easier to work , and which will not split . Its flesh is very cold and excellent for refreshing the blood . The ancient work ...
... caverns , and flies from the light . There is obtained from it an ivory as white as that of the elephant , but easier to work , and which will not split . Its flesh is very cold and excellent for refreshing the blood . The ancient work ...
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... cavern of Goyet , also in Belgium , there are five bone layers , alternating with six beds of alluvial deposits , showing that the cave had been inhabited by different species at various periods . The lion was succeeded by the cave ...
... cavern of Goyet , also in Belgium , there are five bone layers , alternating with six beds of alluvial deposits , showing that the cave had been inhabited by different species at various periods . The lion was succeeded by the cave ...
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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 | 367 |
APPENDICES | 375 |
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