This is the secret diary of Darcy Delamare, a deep-sea explorer who set off on a three-year cruise around the world in 1872 on board the ship HMS Challenger. Since women were not allowed to pursue scientific careers at that time, Darcy disguised herself as a man and joined this fascinating expedition as Daniel Dawson. The result of her work on board is the delightful book The Natural History of Mermaids, which she donated to the British Natural Science Society.

The book introduces us to the mysterious life of mermaids. Thanks to meticulous notes and detailed drawings, you will learn to distinguish mermaid species from around the world; you will find out where they live and how they live. You will learn the secret language of mermaids, their anatomy, life cycle, habits and preferences.

The natural history of mermaids, modeled on old natural history atlases, combines a fictional plot and characters with reliable natural facts, consulted by an expert. Memorable, stylized illustrations trigger the imagination and allow you to immerse yourself in a magical world, and the engaging story helps you absorb knowledge.

The uniqueness of this book is emphasized by its dazzling graphic design and elegant edition in a cloth cover with silver embossing and silver-plated pages. Thanks to this, The Natural History of Mermaids will be a perfect gift for special occasions for children, adults and adults!