This reference to British natural history, its folklore and tradition explores how animals have enriched our culture, from the spider that reputedly influenced Robert the Bruce to the local superstitions that robins portend death. Over 3,000 entries range from common snails and earthworms to deer and the golden eagle, with information on each species detailing: history, folklore, habitat, characteristics.
- ISBN10 0600598675
- ISBN13 9780600598671
- Publish Date 15 September 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 February 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Hamlyn
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 528
- Language English