Sea Monsters Unmasked, and Sea Fables Explained

"Sea Monsters Unmasked" by Henry Lee is a journey through the world of legendary sea monsters, penned in the 1800s. It uncovers how creatures like the Kraken and sea serpents arose in stories and how they’ve changed over time in books and science discussions. The author aims to distinguish truth from myth, using both what he has seen himself and historical stories. The book starts with the author explaining he wants to add to what's already known about sea monsters. It looks at how people have long been fascinated by creatures like the Kraken, talking about its size and how it acts based on what writers like Bishop Pontoppidan have said. While these stories mix what's real with what's not, the author suggests that some stories might have come from real sea animals, like squids, influencing how he talks about these mythological creatures later on.