Fishes Of Fancy: Their Place In Myth, Fable, Fairy-Tale And Folk-Lore With Notices Of The Fishes Of Legendary Art, Astronomy And Herald
| AUTHOR | Robinson, Philip |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (07/25/2006) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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""Fishes of Fancy"" is a comprehensive exploration of the role of fish in mythology, fable, fairy-tales, and folk-lore. Written by Philip Robinson, the book delves into the various ways in which fish have been used to symbolize different concepts and ideas throughout history. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the fishes of legendary art, astronomy, and heraldry. With its vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, ""Fishes of Fancy"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of folklore and natural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13:
9781428657472
ISBN-10:
1428657479
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
104
Carton Quantity:
76
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.25 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.36 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Space Science - Astronomy
Science | Space Science - General
Science | Astrology - General
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""Fishes of Fancy"" is a comprehensive exploration of the role of fish in mythology, fable, fairy-tales, and folk-lore. Written by Philip Robinson, the book delves into the various ways in which fish have been used to symbolize different concepts and ideas throughout history. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the fishes of legendary art, astronomy, and heraldry. With its vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, ""Fishes of Fancy"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of folklore and natural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Robinson, Philip
Le responsable de la publication: Ne en 1940, Philip Robinson est Reader in Eighteenth-Century French Studies a l'Universite du Kent a Canterbury.
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