Synopses & Reviews
A Cornucopia..of Mythical Places,.. People, Beings and Beasts
Where does the boogeyman come from?
What creatures feast on faithful men?
How do you defeat a minotaur?
What really riles a dragon?
Where would you find real-life werewolves?
What happened to Atlantis?
From dragons, vampires, werewolves and fairies to flying carpets, lost cities and modern-day mysteries,
this delightful compendium of over 250 weird and wonderful legends, myths and monsters will entertain and astound anyone
Synopsis
A superbly illustrated guide to the mysteries of myth, legend, and—gulp!—real life.
Synopsis
A superbly illustrated guide to the mysteries of myth, legend, and--gulp --real life.
About the Author
Terry Breverton is the author of Brevertons Nautical Curiosities (Lyons Press) and numerous other books on subjects such as the sea and pirates. A five-time recipient of the Welsh Books Councils Book of the Month award, he has presented documentaries on the Discovery Channel and the History Channel.