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Dragons, Unicorns and Sea Serpents: A Classic Study of the Evidence for Their Existenceby Charles Gould
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This remarkable nineteenth-century work explores the connections between the fabulous animals of many lands, ages, and cultures and the evidence of their actual existence. Written while the sciences of zoology and paleontology were still very young, it draws on source material ranging from early cave paintings to reports of Scandinavian sea serpents. The author begins with extinct species such as the woolly rhinoceros (a "unicorn") and flying reptiles ("dragons"); he then discusses how human development fits into the overall picture of evolution, showing how civilizations throughout the world share certain common myths. Several chapters on specific monsters conclude the volume, with accounts of their sightings and suggestions as to their true natures. The text is complemented by 93 illustrations, depicting scientific representations of both prehistoric and more recently discovered animals, and artistic interpretations of legendary creatures. Book News Annotation:A few years before his time, admits Gould (1834-93), it would have
been scandalous for a reputable member of the Royal Society of
Tasmania to write a book claiming veracity for fabulous tales, but
with the spread of Darwin's ideas and new discovering being announced
every day, it was time to reconsider the possibility that ancient
folk tales held a kernel of natural science. The original was
published by W. H. Allen, London, as Mythical Monsters. There is
no index.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:A geologist from the age of Darwin examines the fossil records and myths from civilizations throughout the world to illustrate the origins of legendary monsters, showing how extinct creatures such as the woolly rhinoceros might be construed as a unicorn and flying reptiles interpreted as dragons. 93 black-and-white illustrations. Synopsis:Did dragons actually wing their way across our planet? Did unicorns roam the earth? A geologist from the age of Darwin makes a case for a factual basis for these and other legendary monsters. Drawing upon sources from primitive cave paintings to eyewitness accounts, the author examines the fossil record to show how a woolly rhinoceros might be construed as a unicorn and flying reptiles interpreted as dragons. Examples of common myths from civilizations throughout the world bolster his arguments for the origins of specific monsters and his suggestions as to their true natures. Numerous illustrations, both scientific and artistic, enhance the fascinating text. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1886 edition. 93 black-and-white illustrations. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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