by Ernest Drake
First published 2003
Dr. Ernest Drake spent his nineteenth century career studying dragons with scientific rigor. His lost research has finally been recovered, revealing detailed observations about these magnificent creatures. Drake assigns Latin names to different dragon species and investigates their remarkable abilities. He explores how dragons achieve flight despite their massive size and examines their capacity for human speech. The doctor also uncovers the real reasons behind dragons' famous treasure hoarding behavior. His meticulous notes include tactile samples of dragon wings, scales, and skin for hands-on study. Drake provides dragon riddles that test aspiring dragonologists and includes a sealed spell for summoning dragons. The research comes bound in embossed leather with silver details and three dragon gems. Drake's work bridges mythology and scientific fact, treating dragons as living creatures worthy of preservation and study rather than mere legends.
Genres: science-fiction, animals, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Period: 19th Century
32 pages · Hardcover · Candlewick Press