The History of Four-Footed Beasts, Serpents and Insects Vol. I of III: Describing at Large Their True and Lively Figure, Their Several Names, Conditio

by Edward Topsell

Edward Topsell's "The History of Four-Footed Beasts, Serpents and Insects", is a medieval exposition on Zoology. Published in 1658, nearly 30 years after Topsell's death, his book explores the history and legends of real and mythical animals.

Topsell was not a naturalist but a clergyman, and he used scriptures and poetry as sources just as much as the natural world. He mentions fantastical and mythical creations such as the lamia,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 139632075X
• ISBN13: 9781396320750
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Left of Brain Onboarding Pty Ltd
• Length: 986 Pages
• Weight: 3.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"