Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies)
by Ernest Drake, Dugald Steer
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Author: Dugald Steer, Ernest DrakeBrand: Candlewick Press
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-13
ISBN: 0763623296
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Candlewick
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- ISBN13: 9780763623296
- Condition: New
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Book Review: "Ecce Narcisso Draconus Attractivae."
Summary: 5 Stars
A dragon can be tamed by this spell. It only lasts a short while, and then- beware! In this elegantly bound and lavishly illustrated volume, dragon lore is explored, dragons from every corner of the world, their biology and physiology, life cycles, behavior, taming and flying, including the necessary spells and charms to subdue them for study and mischief. Of course, one might be challenged on the validity of such an enterprise; certainly, legend prevails over logic. But if one approaches the subject with an open mind, as reflected in the pages of Dragonology, a whole new world opens to the willing student of any age.
A detailed map indicates the origins of primary species, from Tibet to China to Australia, from forest, mountain, prairie and steppe, arctic regions, jungle, desert and savanna (differentiated from the infamous Sea Serpent). Elaborate, full-color illustrations accompany the descriptions of each type, pertinent details explained in colorful sidebars, sliding windows, fold-out pages, even wax-sealed envelopes containing private messages of interest to the dragon scholar. The dragon biology and physiology section has overlay pages from skeletal to muscular structure to exterior features with a sidebar on feeding and digestion; the life cycle section explains the four stages of development, from three months to thirty-six months, including the care and feeding of the newborn creatures.
For the genuine enthusiast, there is a record book for field work, a beginner's guide to riddles and puzzles (helpful while taming or flying a dragon). While useful charms and spells are included, when casting a magic spell a word of caution is necessary: "It is better to know much, see much, learn much, but do little... other than conserve and protect the few dragons that remain on earth." In all, this stunning journal mines science, magic and whimsy with a wildly imaginative text and pictures, a seductive journey to a world of scientific-fantasy where anything is possible. Yet, "how many more of earth's creatures will become extinct until people start to say that they never existed at all, except in our imaginations?" Luan Gaines/2006.
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