Curious Creatures in Zoology by John Ashton
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"Curious Creatures in Zoology" by John Ashton is a collection of zoological curiosities written in the late 19th century. The book compiles fascinating and often whimsical tales from the realms of natural history, exploring the unusual forms of animals and mythical creatures through a blend of old texts and illustrations. It's designed to engage the general reader with intriguing accounts that marry folklore with the natural world. The opening of the work
presents a thoughtful preface where Ashton reflects on humans' changing perceptions of animals and the wonders of the natural world through history. It sets the stage for a journey into various oddities in zoology, hinting at a myriad of strange beings, including mythical creatures such as the Kraken and mermaids, as well as remarkable phenomena like the supposed existence of hairy men and one-eyed giants. Ashton emphasizes the disparity between ancient beliefs and modern understanding, creating a tone that is both nostalgic and inquisitive about the bizarre creatures of lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ashton, John, 1834-1911 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20022772 |
| Title | Curious Creatures in Zoology |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Jennifer Linklater and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals -- Folklore |
| Subject | Animals, Mythical |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42508 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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