Publisher's Synopsis
""Natural History Lore and Legend"" is a book that delves into the beliefs and traditions surrounding animals and nature from ancient and medieval times. The author, F. Edward Hulme, has gathered a variety of examples from different sources, ranging from reliable to questionable, to provide readers with an insight into the curious and often bizarre beliefs that were held in the past. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism of animals, the medicinal properties of plants, and the legends and myths surrounding creatures such as dragons and unicorns. Through this collection of lore and legend, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which people in the past viewed the natural world and the significance they placed on various aspects of it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.