Melbourne FL: Krieger Publishing Company, (2003. reprint). Octavo, black and white photographs, laminated boards.

WAS $70. Presented in narrative format, the book deals with the appearance, habitats, and habits of snakes. Each chapter presents both fact and fiction, dispelling many of the misconceptions of folklore, religion, and mythology. In a perspective novel for its time, the authors recognize the ecological (and economic) importance of snakes. The book includes chapters on snake stories and snakes in history and religion.