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Abominable science! : origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and other famous cryptids /

Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. This book explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. This is an entertaining, educational, a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Loxton, Daniel, 1975-
Otros Autores: Prothero, Donald R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. This book explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. This is an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 411 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780231526814
0231526814
9781306310994
1306310997