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The Book of Dragons

Author : Jonathan Strahan

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 625 pages

File Size : 11,72 MB

Release : 2020-07-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062877178

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R. F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other fantasy and science fiction masters take on the greatest mythical beast. From China to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons have long captured our imagination in myth and legend. Whether they are rampaging beasts awaiting a brave hero to slay or benevolent sages who have much to teach humanity, dragons are intrinsically connected to stories of creation, adventure, and struggle beloved for generations. Bringing together nearly thirty stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today— Garth Nix, Scott Lynch, R. F. Kuang, Ann Leckie & Rachel Swirsky, Daniel Abraham, Peter S. Beagle, Beth Cato, Zen Cho, C. S. E Cooney, Aliette de Bodard, Amal El-Mohtar, Kate Elliott, Theodora Goss, Ellen Klages, Ken Liu, Seanan Maguire, Patricia A McKillip, K. J. Parker, Kelly Robson, Michael Swanwick, Jo Walton, Elle Katharine White, Jane Yolen, Kelly Barnhill, Brooke Bolander, Sarah Gailey, and J. Y. Yang—and illustrated by award-nominated artist Rovina Cai with black-and-white line drawings specific to each entry throughout, this extraordinary collection vividly breathes fire and life into one of our most captivating and feared magical creatures as never before and is sure to become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales. “A treasure trove of wonder.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A heaping hoard of literary gems that fans of dragon-powered stories will surely treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Seems almost certain to be the most significant fantasy anthology of 2020.” —Locus





The Last of the Dragons

Author : Edith Nesbit

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Pub Llc

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 35,41 MB

Release : 1980-01-01

Category : Cornwall (England)

ISBN : 9780070462854

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Relates what happens to the very last dragon in Cornwall when the local princess and her prince decide, in a departure from tradition, to tame the dragon rather than fight him.



The Book of Dragons

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Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 38,39 MB

Release : 1995-09-27

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0688108792

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A collection of short stories and folktales featuring dragons, by such authors as Italo Calvino, Kenneth Grahame, and Elizabeth Coatsworth.



Illustrated Stories of Dragons

Author : Various

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 38,96 MB

Release : 2020-10

Category : Children's stories

ISBN : 9781474969550

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Thrilling, funny and captivating dragon stories from around the world. A fantastic selection of dragon stories from all over the world, gorgeously illustrated by Khoa Le, and starring a wide variety of dragons. Here you will find four dragons from China who save their country, alongside a dragon whose tears cause tulips to bloom, and a reluctant dragon who refuses to fight -- even when St. George comes to town.



The Magnificent Book of Dragons

Author : Stella Caldwell

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 40,18 MB

Release : 2021-12-14

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1681887398

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Book Description

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.



The Book of Dragons

Author : E. Nesbit

Publisher : WordFire +ORM

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 22,28 MB

Release : 2024-04-28

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1680576429

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Book Description

From silly to scary, shocking to absurd, dragons abound in this collection of eight children’s stories from beloved author E. Nesbit. Originally published in the serial magazine The Strand, this anthology was reprinted as a single volume in 1901 and has served as a classic of both children’s and dragon’s literature ever since. Within, you’ll find stories of a silly king, a stalwart princess, a pair of mischievous children on the hunt for adventure, and many more tales of children besting the terrible beasts of their worlds. This fine new edition of The Book of Dragons comes complete with a foreword from Eleanor Fitzsimmons, author of The Life and Loves of E. Nesbit.



The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts

Author : Joe Nigg

Publisher : Fair Winds Press

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 30,77 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Animals, Mythical

ISBN : 9781931412179

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Book Description

The beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore are among the most compelling creatures of imagination. This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.



Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures

Author : Ernst Lehner

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 16,47 MB

Release : 2004-01-01

Category : Design

ISBN : 0486435121

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Book Description

Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.



THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated)

Author : Edith Nesbit

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 137 pages

File Size : 11,55 MB

Release : 2016-12-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 8026872487

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This carefully crafted ebook: "THE BOOK OF DRAGONS (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Book of Beasts Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger The Deliverers of Their Country The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told The Island of the Nine Whirlpools The Dragon Tamers The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds.