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Available
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Publication
Adams Media Corporation (2012), Hardcover, 224 pages
Description
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!
User reviews
LibraryThing member Shahnareads
This book is really pretty. I love the cover, love the illustrations and even love that all the font is a really pretty blue colour. What I don't like is how repetitive it is.
There is some interesting information and I really enjoyed reading it, but I'm assuming there wasn't enough information
There is some interesting information and I really enjoyed reading it, but I'm assuming there wasn't enough information
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available for a whole book and so the author reiterates the same facts over and over. Which is fine for a high-school essay, it's not fine for a book. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
224 p.; 5.5 inches
ISBN
1440538573 / 9781440538575
Local notes
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.
A shallow overview, but a cute book. Includes a few short mertales.
Printed in aqua ink.
A shallow overview, but a cute book. Includes a few short mertales.
Printed in aqua ink.
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