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The Secret History of Mermaids and Creatures of the Deep: Or the Liber Acquaticum - Hardcover

Berk, Ari

 
9780763645151: The Secret History of Mermaids and Creatures of the Deep: Or the Liber Acquaticum
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 076364515X ISBN 13: 9780763645151
Verlag: CANDLEWICK BOOKS, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

From the loremaster who brought us The Secret History of Giants comes an intriguing chronicle revealing the mysterious ways of merfolk.

Since ancient times, seafarers and coast-dwellers the world over have reported encounters with merpeople. Variously known as Finfolk, Dinny Mara, Nereids, Blue Men, and Merrymaids, merfolk have been the source of both gifts and disasters for humankind. This lavishly illustrated resource offers insight into the lives, origins, language, and magic of these elusive peoples. Like a siren’s song, this fascinating tome is sure to enthrall all who fall under its spell. Special features include:
— paper novelties — including sundry flaps, booklets, and gatefolds
— a lavish cover with foil, embossing, and glittery jewels
— an elegant tassel dangling from the spine

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Ari Berk is a writer, visual artist, and scholar of literature, folklore, and myth. He has written everything from academic works on ancient cultures to popular books about myths for children and adults. A professor at Central Michigan University, Ari Berk has traveled widely and made friends (aquatic and otherwise) in many parts of the world.

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Verlag
CANDLEWICK BOOKS
Erscheinungsdatum
2009
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
076364515X
ISBN 13 
9780763645151
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Zeichner
Various
Anzahl der Seiten
48
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