BOOK OF SEA MONSTERS (HB)

A deep dive into the world of sirens, mermaids, Scylla and kraken from the third century BCE to the modern day. Told through writings from ancient myths, early scientific natural histories and iconic literature, the tales are intertwined with wonderful engravings, diagrams and paintings. These accounts give a unique perspective on the histories of societies and cultures around the world, and touch on significant periods in history like the Age of Sail, the Enlightenment and the arrival of Darwin’s theory of evolution. A book sure to draw you in and drag you down.