Curious Creatures in Zoology
Curious Creatures in Zoology, published in 1890 by the English writer and antiquary John Ashton, is a gathering of strange beliefs about animals and people from ancient and early modern books. With more than a hundred old illustrations, Ashton presents Amazons, pygmies, giants, wild and hairy men, satyrs and sphinxes, the manticore, the lamia, the centaur and the unicorn, werewolves, and the remarkable powers once credited to ordinary creatures from the fox and the cat to the ant and the bee. He quotes his sources at length, often with dry amusement, preserving the lore that travelers and naturalists once believed. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is Curious Creatures in Zoology in the public domain?
Yes. Curious Creatures in Zoology by John Ashton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Curious Creatures in Zoology?
About 5 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Curious Creatures in Zoology?
Curious Creatures in Zoology by John Ashton is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
