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Ruth Manning‑Sanders brings together sixteen mermaid and merman stories drawn from cultures across the globe—from Iceland to India, America to Arabia. In each tale she captures the quirky personalities and vivid adventures of these sea‑folk with a keen eye for detail, offering readers a glimpse into the diverse folklore that surrounds the world’s oceans.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ruth Manning-Sanders
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