Description: The History of Four-Footed Beasts, Serpents and Insects Vol. I of III by Edward Topsell Edward Topsells "The History of Four-Footed Beasts, Serpents and Insects", is a medieval exposition on Zoology. Published in 1658, nearly 30 years after Topsells death, his book explores the history and legends of real and mythical animals.Topsell was not a naturalist but a clergyman, and he used scriptures and poetry as sources just as much as the natural world. He mentions fantastical and mythical creations such as the lamia, a creature with a scaled, catlike body and the face of a woman, the mantichora, a creature with a lions body, a mans face and a distorted smile, and the hydra, a creature with seven heads and a serpents body. He also mentions unicorns and discusses how elephants worship the sun.Topsells previous books had been grounded in religious themes, and although "The History of Four-Footed Beasts, Serpents and Insects" is not without said themes, its a puzzling and enjoyable departure from his usual work.This History of Four-Footed Beasts is split between this first and the second volume, with Serpents and Insects in the following volumes. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN139632075X Author Edward Topsell Pages 986 Publisher Forgotten Books Year 2021 ISBN-13 9781396320750 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-10-06 Imprint Forgotten Books Subtitle Describing at Large Their True and Lively Figure, Their Several Names, Conditions, Kinds, Virtues (Both Natural and Medicinal) Countries of Their Breed, Their Love and Hatred to Mankind, and the Wonderful Work of God in Their Creation, Preservation Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-10-06 NZ Release Date 2021-10-06 UK Release Date 2021-10-06 ISBN-10 139632075X Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133848067;
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