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The Natural History of Unicorns

Name: The Natural History of Unicorns
ISBN: 9780060874155

Dr. Chris Lavers

HarperCollins · Paperback · July 20, 2010

Reading lane: Myths & Folklore

Mythical Creatures Myths & Folklore Legends, Myths, Fables short story

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Why This Clicks

Legend, Meet Nature

A familiar legend opens onto the real people, places, and animals behind its long life.

Come here for

Follow unicorn lore from Biblical stories to Harry Potter.
Explore the real-world influences behind a mythical creature.

Expect

A sustained journey through folklore and natural history.
A look at how people, places, and animals shape a legend.

Book Details

Authors: Dr. Chris Lavers
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: July 20, 2010
Format: Paperback
Theme: Myths & Folklore · Legends, Myths, Fables / Other
Reading lane: Myths & Folklore

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Art History
History
World History
Social History

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Animals
Nature Resources
Wildlife
History of Religion

About This Book

“Lavers keeps his intellectual detective story passionate and suspenseful.” — Washington Post Book World From Biblical stories about virgins to adventures with Harry Potter, unicorns have enchanted people for millennia. In the endlessly fascinating The Natural History of Unicorns, author Chris Lavers ingeniously traces the legend of this mysterious creature to the real people, places, and animals that have influenced its story.