Isbn: 9780718828417 - the book of the toad: a natural and magical history of toad-human relations (17 risultati)

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Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: N/A. Undated. 208pp, illustrated throughout. Pictorial laminated light card covers. 4to. Internally, neat, clean, bright and tight.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. None. 208 pages, illustrated in black and white and colour. Comprehensive, scientifically precise, exhaustively researched. Extensive Bibliography.

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. nice copy, charming book. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.This comprehensive and entertaining compendium of toad lore surveys the history of the toad as biological entity, literary and artistic subject, mythological symbol, and threatened species. It brings to light a number of unexpected details regarding the life of the toad, ranging from its role as insect eater in gardens and pharmaceutical ingredient in shamanic hallucinogens, to its time honoured place in witchcraft and its apotheosis in stars as the constellation Bufo. Robert DeGraaff's offbeat history is exhaustively researched, scientifically precise, graced with high colour art reproductions and illustrations, and written with uncommon wit and humour. Far more than a volume for bufophiles, this is a uniquely insightful and engaging look at how humans through the ages have responded to and have been influenced by their amphibian neighbours. A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This comprehensive and entertaining compendium of toad lore surveys the history of the toad as biological entity, literary and artistic subject, mythological symbol, and threatened species. It brings to light a number of unexpected details regarding the life of the toad, ranging from its role as insect eater in gardens and pharmaceutical ingredient in shamanic hallucinogens, to its time honoured place in witchcraft and its apotheosis in stars as the constellation Bufo. Robert DeGraaff's offbeat history is exhaustively researched, scientifically precise, graced with high colour art reproductions and illustrations, and written with uncommon wit and humour. Far more than a volume for bufophiles, this is a uniquely insightful and engaging look at how humans through the ages have responded to and have been influenced by their amphibian neighbours. …

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 192 pages. 10.94x8.43x0.71 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Spine Undamaged Save For The Slightest Of Denting To Ends. Boards And All Pages Bright, Clean And Tightly Bound.

Condizione: New. 1991. paperback. . . . . .

Condizione: New. pp. 192 2 Illus. (Col.).

Condizione: New. 1991. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Condizione: NUOVO. STORIA MAGICA E NATURALE DELLA RELAZIONEFRA UOMO E ROSPO. PP.208,FOT. E DIS.B/N,CM.21,5X28,BROSS.

Condizione: New. pp. 192.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.This comprehensive and entertaining compendium of toad lore surveys the history of the toad as biological entity, literary and artistic subject, mythological symbol, and threatened species. It brings to light a number of unexpected details regarding the life of the toad, ranging from its role as insect eater in gardens and pharmaceutical ingredient in shamanic hallucinogens, to its time honoured place in witchcraft and its apotheosis in stars as the constellation Bufo. Robert DeGraaff's offbeat history is exhaustively researched, scientifically precise, graced with high colour art reproductions and illustrations, and written with uncommon wit and humour. Far more than a volume for bufophiles, this is a uniquely insightful and engaging look at how humans through the ages have responded to and have been influenced by their amphibian neighbours. A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This comprehensive and entertaining compendium of toad lore surveys the history of the toad as biological entity, literary and artistic subject, mythological symbol, and threatened species. It brings to light a number of unexpected details regarding the life of the toad, ranging from its role as insect eater in gardens and pharmaceutical ingredient in shamanic hallucinogens, to its time honoured place in witchcraft and its apotheosis in stars as the constellation Bufo. Robert DeGraaff's offbeat history is exhaustively researched, scientifically precise, graced with high colour art reproductions and illustrations, and written with uncommon wit and humour. Far more than a volume for bufophiles, this is a uniquely insightful and engaging look at how humans through the ages have responded to and have been influenced by their amphibian neighbours. …