A LITTLE HISTORY OF DRAGONS by Joyce Hargreaves ( 9781904263487 )

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Title:

A LITTLE HISTORY OF DRAGONS

By:

Joyce Hargreaves

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1904263488

ISBN 13:

9781904263487

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Publisher:

WOODEN BOOKS

Pub. date:

22 September, 2006

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Description:

Why are dragons recognised in almost all cultures on Earth? Could dragons be a folk memory of something which once hunted us long ago? This book tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. It is illustrated, and includes appendices of notable dragon sites around the United Kingdom.

Synopsis:

Why are dragons recognised in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something which once hunted us? In this beautiful little book Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary animals through examples drawn from all over the world. Richly illustrated, and with detailed appendices of notable dragon sites around the United Kingdom, this is an essential dragonologists guide. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Illustrations:

Illustrations, maps

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Wooden Books

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