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Book Synopsis Strange Creatures Seldom Seen by : John Warms
Download or read book Strange Creatures Seldom Seen written by John Warms and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People see strange things up North, and John Warms has collected stories of some very strange creatures in his travels throughout Manitoba and beyond. From well-known mystery animals like Sasquatch and lake monsters to lesser-known cryptids like giant beavers, "beaver ducks," and "underwater moose," these tales add breadth and depth to Canadian zoological folklore with plenty of material for cryptozoology enthusiasts to investigate. Strange Creatures Seldom Seen includes eyewitness sketches as well as full color illustrations by artist Jarmo Sinisalo. Author John Warms lives in Manitoba's north interlake region, where he is collecting stories for his next book.
Book Synopsis Strange, Fantastical and Unusual Creatures by : Abrach Adonay Moonpaw
Download or read book Strange, Fantastical and Unusual Creatures written by Abrach Adonay Moonpaw and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wonders and Rarities by : Travis Zadeh
Download or read book Wonders and Rarities written by Travis Zadeh and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “As Zadeh concludes, reformers and modernists have closed the rich and varied archive revealed in Wonders and Rarities...In this beautifully written and engaging text, Zadeh takes his readers back to the world of surprise and enchantment that preceded this closure.”—Malise Ruthven, Financial Times “The wonders and curiosities of the Islamic imagination await discovery by a new generation of readers in this superb and very enjoyable book by Travis Zadeh.”—Orhan Pamuk, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature The astonishing biography of one of the world’s most influential books. During the thirteenth century, the Persian naturalist and judge Zakariyyāʾ Qazwīnī authored what became one of the most influential works of natural history in the world: Wonders and Rarities. Exploring the dazzling movements of the stars above, the strange minutiae of the minerals beneath the earth, and everything in between, Qazwīnī offered a captivating account of the cosmos. With fine paintings and leading science, Wonders and Rarities inspired generations as it traveled through madrasas and courts, unveiling the magical powers of nature. Yet after circulating for centuries, first in Arabic and Persian, then in Turkish and Urdu, Qazwīnī’s compendium eventually came to stand as a strange, if beautiful, emblem of medieval ignorance. Restoring Qazwīnī to his place as a herald of the rare and astonishing, Travis Zadeh dramatically revises the place of wonder in the history of Islamic philosophy, science, and literature. From the Mongol conquests to the rise of European imperialism and Islamic reform, Zadeh shows, wonder provided an enduring way to conceive of the world—at once constituting an affective reaction, an aesthetic stance, a performance of piety, and a cognitive state. Yet through the course of colonial modernity, Qazwīnī’s universe of marvels helped advance the notion that Muslims lived in a timeless world of superstition and enchantment, unaware of the western hemisphere or the earth’s rotation around the sun. Recovering Qazwīnī’s ideas and his reception, Zadeh invites us into a forgotten world of thought, where wonder mastered the senses through the power of reason and the pleasure of contemplation.
Book Synopsis Monsters of North Carolina by : John Hairr
Download or read book Monsters of North Carolina written by John Hairr and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bizarre beasts of the Tar Heel State featured in this volume include Skunk Ape, Mystery Primates, Santers and Vampire Beasts, Monstrous Snakes, Giant Insects, Mermaids and Mermen, and Sea Serpents.
Book Synopsis The Merman and The Figure-Head by : Clara F. Guernsey
Download or read book The Merman and The Figure-Head written by Clara F. Guernsey and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the mystical depths of Clara F. Guernsey's enchanting collection, The Merman and The Figure-Head. Immerse yourself in a world where mermaids shimmer, sea creatures dance, and daring adventures await. Guernsey's captivating tales transport readers to a realm where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, offering an unforgettable journey into the unknown. In this mesmerizing anthology, Guernsey weaves a tapestry of vibrant stories filled with the magic of the sea. From the haunting beauty of sirens to the awe-inspiring majesty of mermen, each tale introduces readers to extraordinary characters and enthralling adventures. With her lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Guernsey brings the ocean to life, infusing her tales with wonder and mystery. The Merman and The Figure-Head invites readers to embark on a voyage through uncharted waters, where danger and discovery lie in equal measure. Join fearless explorers as they navigate treacherous currents, encounter mythical creatures, and face unexpected trials. Guernsey's masterful storytelling prowess captures the essence of these extraordinary escapades, eliciting a sense of awe and wonder in readers of all ages. Through her unique blend of imagination and folklore, Guernsey transports readers to distant shores and hidden depths. Her tales are a testament to the power of storytelling, as they evoke a range of emotions, from laughter to suspense, and from joy to reflection. With each turn of the page, readers will be swept away by the sheer magic and beauty that permeate Guernsey's world. The Merman and The Figure-Head is a must-read for lovers of fantasy, folklore, and the allure of the sea. Guernsey's gift for storytelling will captivate readers, leaving them longing for more tales of adventure and enchantment. Lose yourself in the pages of this extraordinary collection and embark on a journey you will never forget. Discover enchanting tales of sea creatures and maritime adventures in Clara F. Guernsey's book, The Merman and The Figure-Head. Dive into a world of fantasy, folklore, and nautical stories, featuring mermaids, oceanic wonders, and mythical creatures. The Merman and The Figure-Head by Clara F. Guernsey, sea creatures, enchanting tales, maritime adventures, fantasy, folklore, nautical stories, mermaids, oceanic wonders, mythical creatures.
Book Synopsis Water Monsters by : Gail Barbara Stewart
Download or read book Water Monsters written by Gail Barbara Stewart and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2011 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since ancient times people have told stories about otherworldly beings that roamed the depths of oceans, lakes, and rivers. Some were beautiful and dangerous, like the mermaids and sirens that tried to lure sailors to their deaths. But most were hideously terrifying, with teeth, claws, or tentacles that could kill and devour even the largest ships. Even in the twenty-first century, many people (including some scientists) believe that some of these water monsters still exist, and swear that they have had closeÃ'and sometimes very dangerous--encounters with them.
Download or read book The Monster Book written by Nick Redfern and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monsters have been spotted everywhere, not just hiding under a child’s bed, lurking in the closet, or springing forth from folkloric tales. For many people, monsters are nothing more than myth, folklore, and legend combined. For others—and particularly those who have encountered monstrous forms surfacing and emerging from shadowy caves, from the dark waters of ancient lakes, and from the vast jungles and forests of our worlds—monsters are all too terrifyingly real. Werewolves, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, Mothman, the Abominable Snowman, and sea serpents may represent the most famous monsters, but they are not alone. In fact, quite the opposite: monsters can be found all across the planet. Exploring the history, folklore, pop culture, and the world of the supernatural, The Monster Book: Creatures, Beasts, and Fiends of Nature is a comprehensive resource of the monster menagerie that exists on planet earth. This fascinating look at monsters has 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations to bring the nearly 200 entries to life, including The Mongolian Death Worm; The Beast of Bray Road; The Owlman of England; The Yeren of China; Mokele Mbembe; Living Pterosaurs; The Flatwoods Monster; The Labynkyr Devil; Alien Big Cats; Lizard Man; Lake Worth Monster; The Beast of Gevaudan; Megalania, the Monstrous Monitor; South American Sasquatch; Nessie’s lesser known cousin; The Jersey Devil; Sea Serpents; Orang Pendek; and Phantom Black Dogs. Stories of these creatures are told around flickering campfires on chilly nights in the woods, before tucking excited kids into bed, on prime-time television documentaries, and on late-night radio talk shows. Tales of terrifying creatures that the world of science assures us don’t exist. But try telling that to the witnesses. This richly researched reference overflows with fascinating information to make readers think about—and reconsider—their next visit to the woods. This fascinating read also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
Download or read book Old Sam written by Don Alanzo Taylor and published by Bethlehem Books. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-releasing the first Old Sam story from our previous edition! Homesteading in the Dakota Territory of the 1880's would not have been the same for 10-year-old Johnny Scott and his younger brother, Lee, if they'd had to do it without Old Sam. Years before, a sudden, crippling accident had left Sam, a thoroughbred trotter on his way to championship, in the Scott family pasture--to die or to recover. By default, the Scott family inherits the lamed horse that no one else wants. But Mr. Scott soon discovers old Sam's uncanny and invaluable ability to do any task a larger, stronger farm horse can do. His awkward appearance and hidden talents proceed to cause both hilarity and ongoing excitement for these two boys caught up in the fast-changing world of the American Midwest.
Book Synopsis The Fantastical Stories of L. Frank Baum by : L. Frank Baum
Download or read book The Fantastical Stories of L. Frank Baum written by L. Frank Baum and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 4098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique fantasy collection includes: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz Mother Goose in Prose The Magical Monarch of Mo Dot and Tot of Merryland American Fairy Tales The Master Key The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Enchanted Island of Yew Queen Zixi of Ix John Dough and the Cherub The Sea Fairies Sky Island The Runaway Shadows A Kidnapped Santa Claus Nelebel's Fairyland The Tiger's Eye The Enchanted Buffalo Twinkle and Chubbins Policeman Bluejay... L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author chiefly known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale."
Book Synopsis Creatures Born of Mud and Slime by : Daryn Lehoux
Download or read book Creatures Born of Mud and Slime written by Daryn Lehoux and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history and analysis of the theory of spontaneous generation and how scientific thought progresses. We accept that, at some point in the history of our universe, living creatures emerged from nonliving matter. Yet from the time of Aristotle until the late nineteenth century, many people believed in spontaneous generation, that living creatures sprang into existence from rotting material. As Daryn Lehoux explains in this fascinating book, spontaneous generation was perhaps the last stand of the ancient scientific worldview. In Creatures Born of Mud and Slime, Lehoux shows that—far from being a superstitious, gullible, or simplistic belief—spontaneous generation was a sophisticated and painstakingly grounded fact that stood up to the best scientific testing. Starting with the ancient Greeks’ careful and detailed investigations into how animals are generated straight through to the early modern period, Lehoux brings to life the intellectual contexts, rivalries, observational evidence, and complex and fascinating theories that were used to understand and explain the phenomena. The book highlights both the weirdness and the wonder that lie at the heart of investigations into nature. Lehoux concludes with a new look at a set of conflicting experiments that demonstrate that even the best scientific evidence can end up muddying what we take to be the truth about the world. Creatures Born of Mud and Slime is a compelling look at how we understand conceptions of scientific change, truth, and progress. “A very well-written and well-researched book that grapples with the foundational questions of the history of Western philosophy.” —Justin E. H. Smith, author of The Philosopher: A History in Six Types “A historical tour de force . . . the author’s brilliant prose [makes] the reader appreciate at one time the strangeness and the persuasive power of outmoded scientific explanations.” —Paolo Savoia, Nuncius 34 “Concise and accessible, Lehoux’s clarity and graceful prose make this book . . . a pleasure to delve into.” —James Strick, HOPOS 8
Download or read book The Vampire Lestat written by Anne Rice and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestselling author - Surrender to fiction's greatest creature of the night - Book II of the Vampire Chronicles The vampire hero of Anne Rice’s enthralling novel is a creature of the darkest and richest imagination. Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now a rock star in the demonic, shimmering 1980s, he rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his eternal, terrifying exsitence. His is a mesmerizing story—passionate, complex, and thrilling. Praise for The Vampire Lestat “Frightening, sensual . . . Anne Rice will live on through the ages of literature. . . . To read her is to become giddy as if spinning through the mind of time, to become lightheaded as if our blood is slowly being drained away.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Fiercely ambitious, nothing less than a complete unnatural history of vampires.”—The Village Voice “Brilliant . . . its undead characters are utterly alive.”—The New York Times Book Review “Luxuriantly created and richly told.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Download or read book The Sunday Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Outdoor Sports and American Angler written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Vampire Chronicles Collection by : Anne Rice
Download or read book The Vampire Chronicles Collection written by Anne Rice and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 1281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hypnotic, deeply seductive novels of Anne Rice have captivated millions of fans around the world. It all began a quarter of a century ago with Interview with the Vampire. Now, in one chilling volume, here are the first three classic novels of The Vampire Chronicles. INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Witness the confessions of a vampire. A novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force, it is a story of danger and flight, love and loss, suspense and resolution, and the extraordinary power of the senses. “A magnificent, compulsively readable thriller . . . Anne Rice begins where Bram Stoker and the Hollywood versions leave off and penetrates directly to the true fascination of the myth–the education of the vampire.” –Chicago Tribune THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Once an aristocrat from pre-revolutionary France, now a rock star in the decadent 1980s, Lestat rushes through the centuries seeking to fathom the mystery of his existence. His is a mesmerizing story–passionate and thrilling. “Frightening, sensual . . . A psychological, mythological sojourn . . . Anne Rice will live on through the ages of literature. . . . To read her is to become giddy as if spinning through the mind of time.” –San Francisco Chronicle QUEEN OF THE DAMNED Akasha, the queen of the damned, has risen from a six-thousand-year sleep to let loose the powers of the night. She has a marvelously devious plan to “save” mankind–in this vivid novel of the erotic, electrifying world of the undead. “With The Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice has created universes within universes, traveling back in time as far as ancient, pre-pyramidic Egypt and journeying from the frozen mountain peaks of Nepal to the crowded, sweating streets of southern Florida.” –Los Angeles Times
Book Synopsis Oz, the Complete Collection Volume 4 bind-up by : L. Frank Baum
Download or read book Oz, the Complete Collection Volume 4 bind-up written by L. Frank Baum and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Rinkitink in Oz, Prince Inga of Pingaree must rescue his parents and all of the subjects from his kingdom who were kidnapped by marauders form Regos and Coregos. Prince Inga along with the visiting King Rinkitink and Bilbil the goat set off on a series of grand adventures that will lead them to the underground kingdom of the Nome King. Will Inga's bravery and courage be enough to save his parents and all of their subjects? In The Lost Princess of Oz, Ozma, the beloved ruler of Oz, has disappeared, so Dorothy, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and a band of friends must search the vast land of Oz to find her. In The Tin Woodman of Oz, Tin Woodman, Woot the Wanderer, and Captain Fyter set off on a quest to find the lovely Munchkin, Nimmie Amee. Once upon a time, she and the Woodman were going to marry, but then the Wicked Witch of the West turned him to tin. Can the Tin Woodman find Nimmie Amee? And will she remember him?
Book Synopsis The Tin Woodman of Oz by : L. Frank Baum
Download or read book The Tin Woodman of Oz written by L. Frank Baum and published by anboco. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tin Woodman of Oz: A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, Assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter is the twelfth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum. The Tin Woodman is unexpectedly reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood. This was a back-story from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Book Synopsis The Tin Woodman of Oz by : Лаймен Фрэнк Баум
Download or read book The Tin Woodman of Oz written by Лаймен Фрэнк Баум and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
