A NATURAL HISTORY OF MERMAIDS BY EMILY HAWKINS AND JESSICA ROUX

Featuring asilver-foil-embossed cloth cover, aribbon markerandsprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled withbeautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids.

In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMSChallenger.She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting theextraordinary sea creatures she witnessed:creatures that, until now,nobody had believed really existed… mermaids!

Following on from the beautifulA Natural History of FairiesandA Natural History of Magick,thisbeautifully illustrated vintage albumis filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare’s findings, from tales ofmermaids in ancient loretomore recent sightingsas well as facts on thebeliefs and superstitionssurrounding these elusive creatures.

Children willdelight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of the Merfolkand how they have hidden themselves from human discoveryover millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate andimmerse yourself in their underwater world.

TheFolklore Field Guidesseries is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend.Fascinating factsare accompanied bybreathtaking illustrations,all presented in an engaging narrative form.

HARDBACK BOOK

AGES 7-9 YEARS