John Hamilton

Explores the origin, symbolism, and hunting legends of the unicorn. Examines how unicorns are portrayed in books and film, discusses how people have tried to search for real unicorns, and describes a variety of other mythical creatures including Pegasus, mermaids, and griffins.

Describes wizards in history and modern times. Defines other groups thought to have supernatural powers, including druids, shamans, and witches.

Describes the use of swords, daggers, axes, spears, bows, and armor in fantasy literature and folklore. Includes a section on fictional beasts in literature.

Part of a series on magical and mythological creatures, this volume contains tidbits from fantasy and folklore and contemporary and archival art that explore the concepts of goblins and trolls.

Describes the life of a pirate aboard a ship as well as the members of the crew such as the captain, quartermaster, master gunner, surgeon, powder monkey, and cabin boy. Discusses how they spend their day while sailing, how they sleep, and what they eat. Also provides information on their punishments and the treasures they discovered on other ships.

Describes the folklore and mythology regarding magical and mystical items. Includes information about magic rings, The Holy Grail, crystal balls, dark magic, wands, Stonehenge, lamps and bottles, and magic potions.

Profiles great heroines of history and fiction including Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Boudicca, Morgan Le Fay in the legends of King Arthur, and the women of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

An overview of trench warfare during World War I.

The life story of Billy, the Kid, the outlaw of the Old West, from his childhood and participation in the Lincoln County Range War to his death at the hands of Pat Garrett.

Examines the efforts of veterinarians and volunteers around the globe as they rescue raptors, showing common injuries, how these birds recover, and how they are released back into the wild.