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.

About the Author
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.


Book Information
ISBN 9781904263487
Author Joyce Hargreaves
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Wooden Books
Publisher Wooden Books