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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... teeth can be seen between her lips . The hair is a perfect gem of work ; it is jet black , extended down the back , and tied at the end in a knot ; in fact , it is so well done that I can hardly bring myself to think that it is not real ...
... teeth can be seen between her lips . The hair is a perfect gem of work ; it is jet black , extended down the back , and tied at the end in a knot ; in fact , it is so well done that I can hardly bring myself to think that it is not real ...
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... teeth are not continuous to the extremities of the jaws , which are produced into toothless beaks . The majority of the species are small , and they are generally considered to have been inoffensive creatures , having much the habits ...
... teeth are not continuous to the extremities of the jaws , which are produced into toothless beaks . The majority of the species are small , and they are generally considered to have been inoffensive creatures , having much the habits ...
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... teeth , telling a wonderful tale of their power when alive . The same deposits have been equally fertile in the remains of terrestrial animals of gigantic size . The Titanosaurus montanus , believed to have been herbivorous , is ...
... teeth , telling a wonderful tale of their power when alive . The same deposits have been equally fertile in the remains of terrestrial animals of gigantic size . The Titanosaurus montanus , believed to have been herbivorous , is ...
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... teeth , and the feather of the tail attached to FIG . 6. - SIVATherium ( restoRED ) , FROM THE UPPER MIOCENE DEPOSITS OF THE SIWALIK HILLS . ( After Figuier . ) a series of vertebræ , instead of a single flattened one as in birds . It ...
... teeth , and the feather of the tail attached to FIG . 6. - SIVATherium ( restoRED ) , FROM THE UPPER MIOCENE DEPOSITS OF THE SIWALIK HILLS . ( After Figuier . ) a series of vertebræ , instead of a single flattened one as in birds . It ...
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... teeth . Hence it is that , when these tusks have fallen off , either from accident or old age , they bury them in the earth . ” Nordenskjöld | states that the savages with whom he came in contact frequently offered to him very fine ...
... teeth . Hence it is that , when these tusks have fallen off , either from accident or old age , they bury them in the earth . ” Nordenskjöld | states that the savages with whom he came in contact frequently offered to him very fine ...
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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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