The Penguin Book of Dragons

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By Scott G. Bruce *00

Published June 7, 2021

Dragons are among the most popular mythological creatures to dwell in the human imagination, inspiring images of fire-breathing predators, enormous wings, and mountains of gold. Bruce, a medieval historian, shares 2,000 years’ worth of legend and lore, revealing that there’s more to a dragon than meets the eye.

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