Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained

McGovern, Una (ed.)

ISBN 10: 0550102159 / ISBN 13: 9780550102157

Published by Chambers, Edinburgh, 2007

About this Item

viii+760pp., Pictorial full colour illustrated dustjacket- covered in removable protective clear plastic, black cloth boards with gilt text to spine, red endpapers, preface by Bob Rickard, intro., col. & b/w plts. & text ills., A-Z dictonary. Alien abductions, bleeding trees, crop circles, phantom funerals and mysterious showers of fish all feature in this uniquely wide-ranging and balanced guide to unexplained phenomena. Hundreds of illustrations and more than 1,300 carefully researched entries shed light on such diverse and controversial subjects as cryptozoology, folklore, fringe science, ghosts, spiritualism, UFOs and witchcraft. Size: Large Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained
• Publisher: Chambers, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0550102159
• ISBN 13: 9780550102157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Chambers Dictionary of the Unexplained is a fascinating and illuminating book, and an essential reference for anyone with a serious interest in unexplained phenomena. Written in consultation with leading figures in the relevant areas of study, it contains carefully researched, in-depth and balanced entries on topics ranging from alien abductions to the zodiac.

About the Author

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.