In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian and animal enthusiast Boria Sax argues for a classification of animals that goes beyond the biological to encompass a more meaningful distinction: tradition. From ants and elephants to tigers and tortoises, The Mythical Zoo weaves together a crosscultural tapestry encompassing mythology, history, art, science, philosophy, and literature. The result is a beautifully illustrated, masterfully composed love letter to the animal kingdom.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Overlook Press
ISBN-10
1468307207
ISBN-13
9781468307207
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189623245
Product Key Features
Author
Boria Sax
Format
Sewn,PAPER over Boards,With Dust Jacket, Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Popular Culture & Media: General Interest
Additional Product Features
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations, Black & White Line Drawings
Author Biography
Boria Sax is the award-winning author of City of Ravens (available from Overlook) and Animals of the Third Reich. His books have been translated into eight languages. He lives in White Plains, New York.