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All About Symbols: Understanding The Unwritten Language of Symbols from Mythology, Astrology, Dreams, Etc.

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This book gives a less than desirable description of each symbol. There is no mention of the author's background except that he is a researcher of symbols. It does not list his education and there is nothing in the way of footnotes, endnotes or a bibliography. Most "researchers" promote their sources of documentation, whereas we have to assume Mr. Cummings did his homework correctly and is giving us reliable information. I would not recommend this book if you're looking for any kind of expanded knowledge about symbols with documented sources.

There are many, many books on symbols and this one certainly does not stand out not withstanding the uninspired content, the editing (or lack thereof) is atrocious from numerous sentences with missing words to appalling grammar - I mean hectically bad - can't understand why the publishers would go to the trouble and cost of producing a book and not get it edited - it detracts from what may have been a worthwhile book. For example: "... Bellerophon, the handsome young who was blessed... Its horrendous misuse of the English language make it an annoying book to read as on virtually every line there are errors. The book may have something to offer, however if the publishers haven't taken care with the edit it asks the question whether the author has taken time and care with his research.