A Little History of Dragons by Joyce Hargreaves

Joyce Hargreaves considers the enduring presence of dragons in stories from around the world in A Little History of Dragons. This compact illustrated book asks why such creatures appear in so many cultures and what their guarded treasures might mean.

Appendices point readers toward notable dragon sites. It is an inviting introduction for readers interested in folklore and legendary animals, rather than a fantasy novel or evidence that dragons are a documented species. Specific printing and binding details are not inferred from the title's earlier editions.