A Natural History of Magical Beasts

Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations… but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins?

Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats and the legends surrounding them. Learn about the anatomy of a unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures.

This exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts.

Following on from A Natural History of Fairies,A Natural History of MagickandA Natural History of Mermaids,this vintage notebook is part of the Folklore Field Guidesseries: a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on topics of lore and legend.Fascinating factsare accompanied bybreathtaking illustrations,all presented in an engaging narrative form.