The Feejee Mermaid and Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History

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In his new collection of essays, Jan Bondeson tells ten fascinating stories of myths and hoaxes, beliefs and Ripley-like facts, concerning the animal kingdom.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bondeson, Jan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Zoology.
Zoology > Miscellanea.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > General.
NATURE > Animals > Wildlife.
NATURE > Animals > General.
Zoologie > Anecdotes.
Zoologie > Miscellanees.
Zoology > Anecdotes.
Anecdotes.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; The Feejee Mermaid; Title; Copyright; Contents; A Prelude; The Dancing Horse; Lament of the Learned Pig; The Feejee Mermaid; Obituary for an Elephant; Jumbo, King of Elephants; Animals on Trial; The Riddle of the Basilisk; Spontaneous Generation; Odd Showers; Toad in the Hole; Sources.

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