Unicorns

by Patricia D. Netzley

Discusses this mythical beast and the roles it has played in legend, religion, and medieval medicine, as well as man's efforts to prove its existence.

96 pages, Library Binding

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

Patricia Dawn Netzley was a prolific author of over sixty books for middle-grade, high school, and university readers, covering topics from history to literature and the arts. Beginning her writing career at age 12, she published poetry and essays before releasing her first book, The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in 1994. Born in Evanston, Illinois, she earned a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA, where she met her husband, Raymond Netzley. Patricia balanced a career as a medical editor with her passion for writing, producing acclaimed single-volume encyclopedias on subjects such as women’s travel literature, environmental literature, and movie special effects. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong animal lover.

Reviews

[James Doeffinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember reading this in middle school years ago. Below is an updated review I wrote of it.

Throughout time man has been fascinated with various animals both real and legendary. Unicorns are no exception. This book examines those strange often unbelievable or unexplainable events of unicorns that have fascinated people throughout the ages. A mini history of the myths, legends and lore of unicorns is discussed. Documents the historic views of unicorns held by different cultures, emphasizing the intriguing and mysterious phenomena that has been recorded. With vivid detail gives researchers the latest information on this topic with primary and secondary source quotes, this helps add to the narrative well. Also included is a biography for further reading, a lost of glossary words to be consulted, a throughout index, numerous paintings and works of art on unicorns. This is a very interesting book over all.