Fascinating, delightfully readable book traces development of various aspects of the unicorn legend in mythology, folklore, magic, medicine, literature, art, and commerce. "It is a book rich with curious lore, the product." - Books. 28 illustrations.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
TABLE OF PLATES AND FIGURES
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I THE GORGEOUS EAST
CHAPTER II THE HOLY HUNT
CHAPTER III SHAPING FANTASIES
CHAPTER IV EAST AND WEST
CHAPTER V THE TREASURE OF HIS BROW
CHAPTER VI THE BATTLE OF BOOKS
CHAPTER VII RUMOURS
CHAPTER VIII CONJECTURES
CHAPTER IX CERTAINTIES
CHAPTER X REFLECTIONS
NOTES ON THE TEXT
NOTES ON THE ILLUSTRATIONS
INDEX
