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Little History of Dragons
Joyce Hargreaves
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Description for Little History of Dragons
Paperback. 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 noteable dragon sites around the United Kingdom. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 5AQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 80.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Wooden Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Powys, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904263487
SKU
V9781904263487
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Joyce Hargreaves
Joyce Hargreaves is a writer and illustrator. Also the author of the Book of Fabulous Beasts (Paper Tiger), she lives with her husband, the butterfly painter, Brian Hargreaves in Sussex.
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