Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids. In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS
Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the
extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now,
nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful
A Natural History of Fairies and
A Natural History of Magick, this
beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of
mermaids in ancient lore to
more recent sightings as well as facts on the
beliefs and super
Trade Review
“A detailed “field notebook” about the history of mermaids from around the world, written by fictional marine biologist Darcy Delamere, who disguises herself as a man to get a place board the real-life “HMS Challenger”. Published in a highly illustrated format.” * The Bookseller *
"The fantastical facts and extraordinary tales are a sure-fire hit for young readers." * Woman and Home *
