The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents
![The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents by Edward Topsell](https://exhibitions.library.vanderbilt.edu/all-hallows/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2019/10/Four-Footed-Beasts-Sea-Serpent.jpg)
Thomas Topsell
London: Printed by E. Cotes
1658
Special Collections and University Archives
Medieval and renaissance era bestiaries frequently include mythological creatures along with authentic ones. This 17th century bestiary by Topsell features a length section on snakes and describes both existing land snakes as well as imaginary sea serpents capable of sinking large ships.