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A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science.
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023376631
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science, compiled by Henry Wysham Lanier, explores the enduring fascination with giants throughout human history. Delve into the world of folklore and legends, encountering accounts of extraordinarily large beings from diverse cultures and historical periods.
This collection gathers captivating tales of giants drawn from mythology, historical accounts, and even scientific speculation. Journey through ancient stories and explore the cultural significance attributed to these figures. Lanier's work examines the presence of giants in the human imagination, offering a unique lens through which to view history and the power of storytelling. Discover why these colossal figures continue to capture our imaginations and populate our tall tales.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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