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Loading... The Shark that Walks on Land : And Other Strange but True Tales of Mysterious Sea Creaturesby Michael Bright
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This is not a literary classic, but it certainly is a comprehensive account of everything that ever dipped its toes into the sea. If Jaws gave you nightmares, don’t read the sections about the jellyfish with four human-like eyes, or the blobs of gigantic single cells at the very very bottom. The sex life of some of these things is even worse than their eating habits. So, why am I glad I read it? I write science fiction, and the seemingly infinite variety of these creatures, and the extreme habitats they live in, makes me more sure than ever that my cast of alien characters is perfectly plausible. ( ) no reviews | add a review
The Shark that Walks on Land uncovers tales of ancient and modern mariners, with stories of sea serpents, mermaids and mermen, sea dragons, and the true identity of the legendary Kraken. But this book contains more than just a medley of maritime myths and mysteries for marine biologists; it celebrates wonderful discoveries by blending both the unknown and the familiar. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)591.77Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Specific topics in natural history of animals Animal ecology, animals characteristic of specific environmentsLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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