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Snake Cover Image Book Book

Snake

Stutesman, Drake. (Author).

Summary: "Drake Statesman traces the snake's natural history and explores its complex symbolism across a variety of cultures, including the biblical temptation of Eve, the Chinese zodiac, Indian snake charmers and Hollywood films. She looks at the roles that snakes have played in culture and science, and their use in cooking and medicine. Copiously illustrated and written in an engaging style, Snake will interest all those who love, admire or fear this fascinating and enduring animal."--BOOK JACKET.

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  • ISBN: 186189239X (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: print
    215 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: London : Reaktion, 2005.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-201) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Living snake -- Mythic snake -- Venomous snake -- Edible snake -- Pet snake -- Vogue snake.

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The Pas Campus Library QL 666 .O6 S78 2005 (Text) 38500000354931 Stacks Volume hold Available -
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