Todd Preston is an Associate Professor of English at Lycoming College, Pennsylvania.

The index of Old English names will prove very useful to scholars attempting to identify mysterious creatures in their texts. The introduction places the book within the context of the modern discipline of animal studies. No attempt is made at an overall synthesis, but this is a reference work and, in any case, such a synthesis would clearly be impossible. This is clearly a labour of love and a most impressive achievement. It will be an invaluable resource not only for scholars of Anglo-Saxon, but also for anyone interested in early medieval society, its functioning, its symbolism, and its relationship with nature. Although presented as a reference work, I found it a most enjoyable read.

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