The Secret History of Mermaids and Creatures of the Deep

Written by Ari Berk · Illustrated by Various

Sailors' tales of sea folk are gathered into a guide to their hidden ways and magic.

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48 pages· ~670L· AR ~4.3

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Bookroo's summary

Seafarers around the world have long told of meeting merpeople, known as Finfolk, Nereids, Blue Men and many other names, who brought both gifts and disaster. This lavishly illustrated chronicle explores the lives, origins, language and magic of merfolk and other creatures of the deep, with flaps, booklets and gatefolds throughout. A companion to The Secret History of Giants.

From the publisher

From the loremaster who brought us The Secret History of Giants comes an intriguing chronicle revealing the mysterious ways of merfolk. Since ancient times, seafarers and coast-dwellers the world over have reported encounters with merpeople. Variously known as Finfolk, Dinny Mara, Nereids, Blue Men, and Merrymaids, merfolk have been the source of both gifts and disasters for humankind. This lavishly illustrated resource offers insight into the lives, origins, language, and magic of these elusive peoples. Like a siren's song, this fascinating tome is sure to enthrall all who fall under its spell. Special features include: -- paper novelties -- including sundry flaps, booklets, and gatefolds-- a lavish cover with foil, embossing, and glittery jewels-- an elegant tassel dangling from the spine

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