The first women archaeologists were Victorian era adventurers who felt most at home when farthest from it. Canvas tents were their domains, hot Middle Eastern deserts their gardens of inquiry and labo
Elusive, seductive, otherworldly, the mermaid is one of the most resonant of female archetypes, persisting across cultures and eras. In this singular study, Amanda Adams uses poetic language and invo
From the seas of antiquity to the city streets of today, A Mermaid's Tale explores the myth and meanings of the mermaid. The book also takes us on a personal journey, as the author reflects on her li
