Little History of Dragons

Joyce Hargreaves

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Wooden Books
22 September 2006

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

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.

By: Joyce Hargreaves
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781904263487
ISBN 10: 1904263488
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 22 September 2006
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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.