Monsters of the Sea
Ellis, Richard
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BOOK SUMMARY
A fascinating exploration of sea monsters.
BOOK SYNOPSIS
In Monsters of the Sea, Richard Ellis casts his net wide in search of the most unusual aquatic creatures, from mermaids to manatees to the Loch Ness Monster and the mythical sea serpent for whom the giant squid has frequently been mistaken. Ellis examines the literary sources of sea-monster lore, from The Odyssey to Jules Verne to Peter Benchley. Highly entertaining, packed with curiosities, and backed by the author’s impeccable scientific credentials.
AUTHOR BIO
Richard Ellis is one of Americas most celebrated marine artists and writers. The author of Imagining Atlantis, The Search for the Giant Squid, Great White Shark, Men and Whales, Deep Atlantic, and Singing Whales and Flying Squid, he lives in New York City.
BOOK REVIEWS
"Highly recommended for all public libraries."--Library Journal "Ellis's review of the subject is masterful, cleverly illustrated, and up-to-date."--Scientific American "A delightful and learned adventure in cryptozoology (the study of hidden life forms)."--The New York Times "Always striving for accuracy, Ellis has a healthy strain of skepticism and a marvelously wry sense of humor. These qualities shape this thoroughly enjoyable and extensively researched study of the evolution of sea monsters."--Booklist
"A comprehensive, fact-packed examination of the deep's largest denizens, tracing the patterns that connect mythology, biology, and the human imagination."--Kirkus Reviews "An impressive compilation. It will satisfy readers from a wide spectrum, from lay people to researchers."--Nature
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1592289673
ISBN(13-digit): 9781592289677
Dewey Decimal: 591.77
Library of Congress: 2006287871
Book Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 429
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