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The Pterodactyl (Cryptofiction Classics – Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

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Cover of The Pterodactyl (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by Thomas Charles Sloane
Publisher: Read Books
Year: 2013
Language: en
Edition: Illustrated
Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781473308336
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.15652820602 Pounds
Width: 0.11 Inches
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The Pterodactyl by Thomas Charles Sloane is an illustrated edition published by Read Books on July 26, 2013. This short story, originally published in 1907, explores the theme of a forgotten creature from a prehistoric age, fitting within the broader context of cryptozoology and the fantastical elements of fiction.

Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into the realms of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural, presenting a unique perspective on mythical and legendary creatures. As part of the Cryptofiction Classics series, this work aligns with other stories that feature bizarre and often terrifying beings, making it a notable addition for those interested in the intersections of folklore and science fiction. With 46 pages, this edition invites exploration into the strange and the unknown.


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This early work by Thomas Charles Sloane was originally published in 1907 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. ‘The Pterodactyl’ is a short story about a forgotten creature from a prehistoric age. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

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Publisher: Read Books. Year: 2013.
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ISBN-13: 9781473308336.
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Language: en. Pages: 46. Edition: Illustrated.

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