These beautiful creatures of the oceans are women in their upper body, with a fish-like tail below.
We have accompanied our own musings on Mermaids with quotes from a wide variety of literary sources, both old and new..
This book celebrates the mermaid in all her guises, and includes many rare illustrations.
Seafarers have long encountered them, leading to encounters both tragic, romantic and fortuitous.
These beautiful creatures of the oceans are women in their upper body, with a fish-like tail below