# A Natural History of Mermaids - Hardcover

by **Emily Hawkins** (Author), **Jessica Roux** (Illustrator)

**Featuring 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 superstitions** surrounding these elusive creatures.

Children will **delight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of the Merfolk** and how they have hidden themselves from human discovery over millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate and **immerse yourself in their underwater world.**

The **Folklore Field Guides** series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. **Fascinating facts** are accompanied by **breathtaking illustrations,** all presented in an engaging narrative form.  

### Author Biography

Once a children's book editor, **Emily Hawkins** is now a full-time author. Her work has been featured on the New York Times bestseller list (_Oceanology_, 2009) as well as winning the Children's Travel Book of the Year Award (_Atlas of Animal Adventures_, 2016). Along with her background in children's non-fiction Emily has a strong interest in myth, folklore and storytelling. In 2020 she wrote _A Natural History of Fairies_, which has been translated into twelve languages, selling more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Emily holds a first-class English degree from Nottingham University, and lives in Winchester, UK.

**Jessica Roux** is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colors and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food, and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. Her first book with Frances Lincoln is _A Natural History of Fairies_ (September 2020).

**Number of Pages:** 64

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.5 x 12.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 06, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 30.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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