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Mysterious Creatures - David Alderton, Akara Heart

Mysterious Creatures

The Truth Behind the Legends
Buch | Hardcover
232 Seiten
2026
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-9386-0 (ISBN)
CHF 46,90 inkl. MwSt
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Covering the unicorn, mermaid, dragon, phoenix, vampire, werewolf, Bigfoot, and thunderbird, this book examines where the tales of these creatures originated, what truth there might be in them, and why they are of such universal fascination.
A captivating exploration of the world’s mysterious creatures

Legendary creatures capture our imagination in a way quite unlike those known with certainty to exist. In Mysterious Creatures, David Alderton and Akara Heart bring readers into a shadowy, uncertain realm where myth and reality collide. Their enthralling investigation unveils the tantalizing truths behind the world’s most enigmatic creatures, and how they have become etched in our minds and imaginations. With meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Alderton and Heart unravel the legends of unicorns, dragons, werewolves, and more. Each chapter weaves together historical accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and cultural lore, inviting readers to question what lurks just beyond the veil of the known.

Dive beneath the waves to uncover the seductive secrets of mermaids. Trek through misty, isolated forests in search of Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Soar with the thunderbird, whose wings are said to summon storms. A perfect blend of science and wonder, skepticism and belief, Mysterious Creatures breathes life into the myths that have captivated our thoughts for generations.

David Alderton is well known for his books on animals, which have sold some seven million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages. His titles for younger readers include Quest for New Animals and Breakfast with a Bigfoot. David has also been involved in many radio and television programs about animals. He lives in Sussex. Akara Heart is a writer, artist, and dancer whose work has long been inspired by animals, particularly mythical ones. She has previously worked with David on a variety of film and print projects involving animals. She lives in Glastonbury.

Introduction

1. The Quest for the Unicorn
2. Mermaids and Mermen
3. The World of Dragons
4. The Rise of the Phoenix
5. Vanquishing Vampires
6. The Curse of Werewolves and Dogmen
7. Searching for Bigfoot (Sasquatch)
8. Thunderbirds and Similar Stories

Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
About the Authors

Erscheint lt. Verlag 14.5.2026
Zusatzinfo 20 BW Photos
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher Tiere / Pflanzen / Natur
ISBN-10 1-5381-9386-8 / 1538193868
ISBN-13 978-1-5381-9386-0 / 9781538193860
Zustand Neuware
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