Great Debates Professor Ptthmllnsprts Versus Old Bones The Water-Babies was a fairytale that straddled religion and science, railing against logical rationality in the face of nature’s mysteries. Patricia Fara | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 7 July 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles Placing the Platypus Mermaids and Mermen Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree