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Book of Monsters
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James Paris Du Plessis's *Book of Monsters* is an 18th-century manuscript offering a unique perspective on the perception and documentation of unusual humans and animals in London.
Compiled by a domestic servant, the manuscript provides insights into non-elite scientific knowledge making and the popular fascination with 'monstrous births.
' The manuscript includes detailed descriptions, illustrations, and accounts of various unusual creatures and individuals, reflecting the broader cultural interest in the natural world and its anomalies.
Its detailed accounts of monster shows and public exhibitions offer a valuable glimpse into the social and cultural context of the time.
The manuscript's survival and content make it a significant resource for understanding early scientific thought and the role of non-elite observers.
Compiled by a domestic servant, the manuscript provides insights into non-elite scientific knowledge making and the popular fascination with 'monstrous births.
' The manuscript includes detailed descriptions, illustrations, and accounts of various unusual creatures and individuals, reflecting the broader cultural interest in the natural world and its anomalies.
Its detailed accounts of monster shows and public exhibitions offer a valuable glimpse into the social and cultural context of the time.
The manuscript's survival and content make it a significant resource for understanding early scientific thought and the role of non-elite observers.
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Jonathan Carlin
Chapter 31: The Third Task | Goblet of Fire
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Whitney Dirks
Whitney Dirks, "Monstrosity, Bodies, and Knowledge in Early Modern England" (Amsterdam UP, 2024)
