The Book of Barely Imagined Beings: A 21st Century Bestiary by Caspar Henderson

The Book of Barely Imagined Beings: A 21st Century Bestiary

Caspar Henderson

427 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction nature science challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

From medieval bestiaries to Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings, we've long been enchanted by extraordinary animals, be they terrifying three-headed dogs or asps impervious to a snake charmer's song. But bestiaries are more than just zany zoology--t...

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