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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... flying horses , hydras , centaurs , harpies , and satyrs , as monstrosities , rarities , or else poetical fancies . + Now that we have all seen the great hippopotamus disport himself in his tank in the gardens of the Zoological Society ...
... flying horses , hydras , centaurs , harpies , and satyrs , as monstrosities , rarities , or else poetical fancies . + Now that we have all seen the great hippopotamus disport himself in his tank in the gardens of the Zoological Society ...
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... fly a pigeon with a letter tied to its foot containing the news of his journey . This account met with but little belief in Europe , and was treated there as a matter of merriment . " * The discredit under which this traveller fell is ...
... fly a pigeon with a letter tied to its foot containing the news of his journey . This account met with but little belief in Europe , and was treated there as a matter of merriment . " * The discredit under which this traveller fell is ...
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... flying lizard of Malaysia which are , or the pterodactylus , rhamphorynchus , and archeopteryx which have been ? Does not geological science , day by day , trace one formation by easy gradation to another , bridge over FIG . 3 ...
... flying lizard of Malaysia which are , or the pterodactylus , rhamphorynchus , and archeopteryx which have been ? Does not geological science , day by day , trace one formation by easy gradation to another , bridge over FIG . 3 ...
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... Flying 34. Pterodactylida sauria . reptile Ornithopterus Pterodactylus Rhamphorynchus Lias to Chalk inclusive . Dimorphodon Aves . The most bird - like of reptiles , the Pterosauria , appear to have possessed true powers of flight ...
... Flying 34. Pterodactylida sauria . reptile Ornithopterus Pterodactylus Rhamphorynchus Lias to Chalk inclusive . Dimorphodon Aves . The most bird - like of reptiles , the Pterosauria , appear to have possessed true powers of flight ...
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... flying lizards , belonging to the genus Draco , abounding in the East Indian archipelago , which have many of their posterior ribs prolonged into an expansion of the integument , unconnected with the limbs , and have a limited and ...
... flying lizards , belonging to the genus Draco , abounding in the East Indian archipelago , which have many of their posterior ribs prolonged into an expansion of the integument , unconnected with the limbs , and have a limited and ...
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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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