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The Feejee Mermaid And Other Essays In Natural And Unnatural History,Used
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In His New Collection Of Essays, Jan Bondeson Tells Ten Fascinating Stories Of Myths And Hoaxes, Beliefs And Ripleylike Facts, Concerning The Animal Kingdom. Throughout He Recountsand In Some Instances Solvesmysteries Of The Natural World Which Have Puzzled Scientists For Centuries.Heavily Illustrated With Photographs And Drawings, The Book Presents Astounding Tales From Across The Rich Folklore Of Animals: A Learned Pig More Admired Than Sir Isaac Newton By The English Public, An Elephant That Lord Byron Wanted To Employ As His Butler, A Dancing Horse Whose Skills In Mathematics Were Praised By William Shakespeare, And, Of Course, The Extraordinary Creature Known As The Feejee Mermaid. This Object Became The Foremost Curiosity Of London In The 1820S And Later In The Century Toured The United States Under The Management Of P. T. Barnum. Bearing A Striking Resemblance To A Wizened And Misshapen Monkey With A Fishtail, The Mermaid Was Nonetheless Proclaimed A Genuine Specimen By 'Experts.'Bondeson Explores Other Zoological Wonders: Toads Living For Centuries Encased In Solid Stone, Little Fishes Raining Down From The Sky, And Barnacle Geese Growing From Trees Until Ready To Fly. In Two Of His Most Fascinating Chapters, He Uncovers The Origins Of The Basilisk, Considered One Of The Most Inexplicable Mythical Monsters, And Of The Vegetable Lamb Of Tartary. With The Head And Body Of A Rooster And The Tail Of A Snake, The Basilisk Was Said To Be Able To Kill A Person With Its Gaze. Bondeson Demonstrates That Belief In This Fabulous Creature Resulted From Misinterpretations Of Rare Events In Natural History. The Vegetable Lamb, A Mainstay Of Museums In The Seventeenth Century, Was Allegedly Half Plant, Half Animal: It Had The Shape Of A Little Lamb, But Grew From A Stem. After Examining Two Vegetable Lambs Still In London Today, Bondeson Offers A New Theory To Explain This Old Fallacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Feejee Mermaid and Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History'? A: The book explores myths, hoaxes, and fascinating stories about the animal kingdom, recounting mysteries that have puzzled scientists for centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jan Bondeson, known for his engaging writing on natural history and curiosities.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Feejee Mermaid and Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History' contain? A: The book has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for experts in natural history? A: The book is suitable for both casual readers and experts, as it presents intriguing stories in an accessible manner.
- Q: What are some of the unique topics covered in the book? A: The book covers a variety of topics, including the Feejee Mermaid, the basilisk, and the Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, among other zoological curiosities.
- Q: When was 'The Feejee Mermaid and Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History' published? A: The book was published on March 11, 1999.
- Q: Can I find illustrations in this book? A: Yes, the book is heavily illustrated with photographs and drawings that complement the essays.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still readable and complete.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the 'World' category, focusing on essays related to natural and unnatural history.