Author: Degraaff, Robert M.,
Title: The Book of the Toad: a natural and magical history of toad-human relations.
Description: Rochester, VT, Park Street Press, (1991). 1st ptg. VG lg sz PB. Unexpected details regarding the life of the toad, from insect eater in gardens, a pharmaceutical ingredient in shamanic. hallucinogens, time-honored place in witchcrafts, its apotheosis in the stars as the constellation Bufo. Exhaustively researched, scientifically precise, high color art reproductions, written with uncommon wit & humor. How humans through the ages have responded to and been influenced by their amphibian neighbors. Top of spine edge wear.

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