The Natural History Of Unicorns
Author | : Chris Lavers |
Publisher | : Granta Books |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2014-03-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781783780594 |
ISBN-13 | : 1783780592 |
Rating | : 4/5 (592 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Natural History Of Unicorns written by Chris Lavers and published by Granta Books. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, unicorns have inspired, enchanted and eluded humanity. The beast appears in the Old Testament and there was a brisk trade in unicorn parts in medieval times, with travellers regularly reporting sightings into the modern era. But by the early twentieth century scientists had conceded that the unicorn never existed. It turns out they were a little hasty. Where did the unicorn come from, and how was it accepted as a part of the animal kingdom for so long? Chris Lavers argues that although the unicorn of our imagination isn't real, traces of its character can be found in existing species. In this lively and vivid exploration of the natural world, Lavers follows the beast's trail to the plateaus of India and into the jungles of Africa to unearth the flesh and blood ancestors of our iconic unicorn.