In Search of the Unknown

Description

The tales highlight a man who looks for lost species – creatures not seen for quite a long time – and as we follow him on these excursions we’re acquainted with an assortment of astounding animals including the half-man, half-land and water proficient called “the harbor ace”.

Book Excerpt

ld see that he was humiliated, looking for the specific words to pass on his importance.

“On the off chance that,” said I, “you have anything in this area more critical to science than the incredible auk, I ought to be exceptionally happy to think about it.”

Maybe there was the faintest hint of mockery in my voice, for he shot a sharp look at me and afterward turned marginally. After a second, notwithstanding, he put his line into his pocket, laid hold of the brake with two hands, vaulted to his roost up high, and looked down at me.