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  • A Natural History of Mermaids

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    Bound in a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover with a matching ribbon marker and shimmering sprayed silver edges, this stunning volume invites readers into the hidden world of mermaids—through the eyes of a daring 19th-century explorer.

    In 1872, the bold (fictional) naturalist Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to join the (real-life) HMS Challenger expedition. While the crew studied the mysteries of the deep, Delamare chronicled astonishing sightings of sea creatures long dismissed as myth—mermaids.

    Following A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this richly illustrated field guide presents Delamare’s remarkable findings: from ancient legends and folklore to eyewitness accounts and the biology, customs, and lifecycles of merfolk.

    Young readers and dreamers of all ages will be enchanted as they:

    • Examine the anatomy and diversity of mermaid tails

    • Learn how merfolk communicate beneath the waves

    • Discover how these elusive beings have remained hidden from human eyes for centuries

    • Explore myths, superstitions, and sightings from around the globe

    Part of the Folklore Field Guides series, this beautifully designed book blends breathtaking art with fascinating facts in a whimsical narrative form—an irresistible keepsake for lovers of magic, mythology, and the mysteries of the sea.

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    "I've been a fan of Jessica Roux, the illustrator for this book, for some time, and when I saw this book I knew it would not disappoint. However, I did not expect to be blown away. The author did an incredible job with the story line and bringing in lore about mythical creatures from all around the world. As an adult who grew up being obsessed with mythology and magical creatures - I wish this book had existed when I was a child. I got this as a gift for a niece, and I may have to get another to hold onto for my future child."

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