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Author: Ari Berk
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2009-09-08
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 076364515X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the history of mermaids and other sea creatures in folklore and mythology, discussing their anatomy, magic, language, and encounters with humans.
Author: Varla Ventura
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 2013-07-01
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 1609258770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author of The Book of the Bizarre presents an enchanting collection of classic mermaid stories and historical anecdotes from around the world. From Homer's Odyssey to Pirates of the Caribbean, mermaids have fascinated popular culture for centuries. Varla Ventura explores the wealth of literature about these mythical creatures in this charming anthology. This volume includes turn of the century tales of merfolk from Bret Harte, T. Crofton Croker, and W.B. Yeats, along with tantalizing trivia, facts, first-hand accounts, and speculations about mermaids in popular culture. In these pages, you will discover: · Many people today believe that early explorer sightings of mermaids were actually manatees. · The legendary pirate Blackbeard was afraid of his crew being lured into a watery grave by mermaids, so he ordered his ships to avoid areas where they were said to be. · Since 2009, the town of Kiryat Yam, Israel, has offered a prize of $1 million dollars to anyone who can prove the mermaid off their coast is real. The prize remains unclaimed.
Author: A. J. Sautter
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2015-12-21
Total Pages: 67
ISBN-13: 151573045X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is the proper way to greet an elf? Where is the best place to find fairies and sprites? What's the difference between halflings and dwarves? These fantastic people and others may not be real, but what if they were? This handy field guide gives you everything you need to know about these magical people of the imagination.
Author: Cynthia O'Brien
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2017-12-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1538213737
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAre mermaids compassionate beings waiting to save drowning sailors or vindictive creatures hoping to lure people to their deaths? The answer depends on the lore, which is vast and varied. Through the centuries, people around the world have reported seeing real mermaids on rocks or bobbing in the sea. Even in the 21st century, people are drawn to the mystery of the mermaid. Readers, too, will find the many mermaid stories and hoaxes in this engaging book entertaining as well as educational. Folklore is a unique and entertaining window into studies of world culture.
Author: Skye Alexander
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-10-03
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1507206666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone’s favorite sea creature—mermaids. The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea maidens (and sometimes men) can be found in folklore and mythology from every tradition in the world. Inside this captivating collection, complete with beautiful illustrations throughout, you'll discover the myths surrounding these enigmatic beings, explore the common symbols associated with them, and learn tales of merfolk from around the world. Dive into Mermaids and get swept away!
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Publisher: ADEC Visions
Published: 2024-01-01
Total Pages: 21
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Chronicles Of Nature” V.1 (a 12-poem collection) is a poetic journey celebrating the beauty of nature. It goes beyond being just a collection of poems; it's an emotional exploration into the heart of nature's magnificence. Through eloquent verses, it transports you to serene landscapes and the vibrant life of the great outdoors. The timeless themes resonate deeply, providing solace and inspiration. It's an investment in tranquility, a connection with the natural world, and a meaningful keepsake that touches your soul. “Chronicles Of Nature” serves as your escape to a realm of wonder and reflection in our fast-paced world, inspiring a deep appreciation for nature, fostering a sense of connection, and encouraging a more mindful and sustainable relationship with the environment.
Author: Will Abberley
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2019-01-15
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 1527525538
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderwater Worlds throws open a new area in the emerging field of “blue” environmental humanities by exploring how subaqueous environments have been imagined and represented across cultures and media. The collection pursues this theme through various disciplinary perspectives and methodologies, including history, literary and film criticism, myth studies, legal studies and the history of art. The essays suggest that, since the nineteenth century, technologies of underwater exploration have generated novel sensory experiences that have destabilized conventional modes of representation and influenced new aesthetic forms from fiction and television to virtual reality. The collection also examines how representations of underwater environments have reflected and critiqued humans’ relationships with marine ecology and life-forms. It reflects on the deeper cultural and symbolic resonances of mythical figures such as mermaids, sea monsters and the ghosts of drowned seafarers. The contributions further reveal myriad political, ideological, gendered and racial dimensions of representing underwater environments.
Author: Henrik Cornell
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Published: 1957
Total Pages: 156
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfessor of art history Hendrik Cornell presents the beautiful sculpture garden and open-air museum Millesgården, on Lidingö Island near Stockholm, Sweden, built as a summer home by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles and his wife Olga Granner Milles. A visionary artist, Carl Milles saw the site as more than a home, as a work of art itself. The development of house and gardens bears witness to the never ceasing care of their creator, preserving the impressions and whims that came to his mind. The gardens are the work of the sculptor and his brother, architect Evert Milles. Carl was the source of ideas, with architectural ideas and planning by Evert.
