The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium
| Author | : Juan Pimentel |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2017-01-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780674974425 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0674974425 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (425 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium by : Juan Pimentel
Download or read book The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium written by Juan Pimentel and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Europeans three centuries apart respond to two mysterious beasts—a living rhinoceros previously known only from ancient texts and a nameless monster’s massive bones? Juan Pimentel shows that their reactions reflect deep cultural changes but also the enduring power of image and imagination to shape our understanding of the natural world.