Forbidden Land

A celebration of the visual contributions of the bestiary--one of the most popular types of illuminated books during the Middle Ages--and an exploration of its lasting legacy. Brimming with lively animals both real and fantastic, the bestiary was one of the great illuminated manuscript traditions of the Middle Ages. Encompassing imaginary creatures such as the unicorn, siren, and griffin; exotic beasts including the tiger, elephant, and ape; as well as animals native to Europe like the beaver, dog, and hedgehog, the bestiary is a vibrant testimony to the medieval understanding of animals and their role in the world. So iconic were the stories and images of the bestiary that its beasts essentially escaped from the pages, appearing in a wide variety of manuscripts and other objects, including tapestries, ivories, metalwork, and sculpture. With over 270 color illustrations and contributions by twenty-five leading scholars, this gorgeous volume explores the bestiary and its widespread influence on medieval art and culture as well as on modern and contemporary artists like Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst. Published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center May 14 to August 18, 2019.

After her adventures with the League of the Healing Hand, Finn the Cat finds her life at Castle Rurach boring. Snowbound for the winter and faced with the prospect of being molded into “Lady Fionnghal” by her mother, she pines to be on the battlefront with her father against the sea demons. But Finn’s talents are needed elsewhere. Summoned by the Righ, Lachlan the Winged, she must embark on a perilous journey into the Forbidden Land. Imprisoned in the Black Tower is a rebellious prophet whose beliefs have made him an enemy among his own people. Now Finn must help rescue the one whose words can free a land enshrouded in darkness.

The spellbinding epic adventure of a time when mankind took its first steps and the icy wilds claimed the earth. Breathtaking, vivid, unforgettable—here is the third volume of the panoramic new series The First Americans which began with Beyond The Sea Of Ice and continued with Corridor Of Storms. In this untamed prehistoric time, the great hunter Torka has led a group of survivors across a frozen sea. Now he is their proud headman, a leader who defies the old ways. For this, the will of the tribe turns against him—and he must act quickly to save his children from those who would see them killed. Together with his family and a small band of faithful followers, Torka and his wife Lonit strike out a dangerous journey to an unknown land feared by all men . . . the forbidden land. With supreme courage they will struggle against its savagery, its strange creatures and ancient mystical beliefs to build a future worthy of a noble people . . . worthy of Americans.

This study concerns a pivotal but unexamined surge in frontier violence that engulfed the eastern forests of eighteenth-century Brazil. It focuses on social, cultural, and racial relations among settlers, slaves, and native peoples accused of cannibalism.

"In the Forbidden Land: An account of a journey in Tibet, capture by the Tibetan authorities, imprisonment, torture and ultimate release" by Arnold Henry Savage Landor Arnold Henry Savage Landor was an English painter, explorer, writer, and anthropologist. During his travels, he kept a diary of adventures and misadventures. This book in particular covers Landor's time in Tibet. Parts of the book can be hard to read as it recounts the, at times, brutal treatment at the hands of spiritual leaders, but in all, it provides a thrilling and insightful look into the past.

Rendezvous: The Forbidden Land of the Nicobar Islands takes the reader on a tour through the isolated and exotic Nicobar Islands, a rare treat as the islands even today are difficult to access and visitors are restricted. This group of islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, is rich in rainforests, sandy beaches, marine life, bird life and home to a mix of human cultures, including little known indigenous groups. Between 1982 to 1985 the author served as police chief of the Nicobar Islands. In this position he travelled extensively throughout the islands and came to know tribal chiefs, tribal customs and participated in tribal celebrations. A keen observer of human nature the author delivers an insider’s view of life in the police service dealing with poaching on the high seas, rogue crocodiles, and the absurdities of bureaucracy and officialdom. He brings a naturalist’s sensitivity to his observations of the diverse bird life, marine life and geography of the archipelago. Told through a lively set of stories, these recollections are a valuable snapshot of the time and will be of interest to naturalists, historians, anthropologists and, of course, armchair travellers.