Originally published in 1882, Snakes: Curiosities & Wonders of
Serpent Life, by naturalist and artist Catherine Hopley, is a
fascinating examination of the snake, from anatomy and biology, to
common myths, to individual species and habits, and even
speculation on "the great sea serpents." In the late 19th century,
snakes were considered mysterious, evil creatures, stained from the
sin in the Garden of Eden. Hopley's careful study shed new light on
creatures long-thought to be vicious and deadly. In a new
introduction, cryptozoologist Loren Coleman comments, "The mystery
of snakes and the passion many of us experience among the serpents
may seem commonplace enough today, but when this masterpiece
appeared over a hundred years ago, in 1882, it was a remarkable
event. The result was an interesting and scientifically insightful
book on the curiosities of serpent life. It mixed Hopley's keen
sense for observations and facts with her wonderful illustrations."
This new edition, a replica of the original 1882 edition and
complete with original illustrations, is part of Cosimo Classic's
Loren Coleman Presents series. LOREN COLEMAN is the author of
numerous books on cryptozoology, including Bigfoot : The True Story
of Apes in America and Mothman and Other Curious Encounters.
CATHERINE COOPER HOPLEY was an artist, author, and naturalist from
the late 19th century. She has written such titles as British
Reptiles and Batrachians (1888), Life in the South from the
Commencement of the War (1863), Stonewall Jackson (1863), and
Rambles and Adventures in the Wilds of the West(1872). She wrote
several natural history books and became known for her realistic
watercolor paintings, and her 1856 painting of the old stone church
in the Cleveland Public Square is in the Western Reserve Historical
Society in Cleveland, Ohio. LOREN COLEMAN is one of the world's
lead crypozoologist. In 1960 he started his fieldwork and after
years pursuing cryptozoological mysteries he began writing. He is
the author of numerous books of cryptozoology, including Bigfoot :
The True Story of Apes in America and Mothman and Other Curious
Encounters.
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