A Natural History Of Dragons



  1. Marie Brennan Singer
  2. A Natural History Of Dragons Series
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  4. A Natural History Of Dragons Marie Brennan

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  1. Attentive readers of Lady Trent's earlier memoir, A Natural History of Dragons, are already familiar with how a bookish and determined young woman named Isabella first set out on the historic.
  2. Metallic dragons were a type of dragon distinguished typically by the color and composition of their scales, that was like that of various metals, hence the name. They were generally good, altruistic, and righteous creatures. Despite their relatively benign nature, metallic dragons were also aggressive when threatened or challenged.3 They usually worshiped Bahamut, whom they regarded as their.
  3. “A Natural History of Dragons stands somewhere between Naomi Novik and Elizabeth Peters, but rock-solidly in its own world and on its own terms. Highly recommended.” —Daniel Fox, author of.
  4. A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent byMarie Brennan was the 55th official Sword and Laser Book Club selection. Reading period:Dec 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2013 How/Why was this book chosen: It was selected by Veronica. Sword & Laser Goodreads Group Discussion of A Natural History of.

Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age.

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You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart--no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments--even at the risk of one's life--is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .

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All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.

Marie Brennan Singer

Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever. Download 4g systems gmbh port devices driver.

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'Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity.'--Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on A Natural History of Dragons

An NPR Best Book of 2013

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A Natural History Of Dragons Series

$45.99
MacMillan Audio
A Natural History Of Dragons

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May 15, 2014
5.1 X 1.2 X 5.9 inches | 0.55 pounds
English
Compact Disc
9781427259189
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About the Author

MARIE BRENNAN habitually pillages her background in anthropology, archaeology, and folklore for fictional purposes. She is the author of the Onyx Court series (Midnight Never Come, In Ashes Lie, A Star Shall Fall, and With Fate Conspire) and the Doppelganger duology (Warrior and Witch), as well as more than thirty short stories.

Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a 'Voice of the Century,' as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2008 and 2009 and Best Voice in Biography & Culture in 2010. Reading has performed at numerous theaters in Washington D.C. and received a Helen Hayes Award for her performance in Aunt Dan and Lemon.

Reviews

'Kate Reading's narration in this novel is superb.. The life she brings into the already outstanding Lady Trent is phenomenal.'--The Sound of Fantasy

'Her Ladyship is a determined and canny woman in search of dragons--I wholeheartedly approve!' --Melanie Rawn, bestselling author of Touchstone, on A Natural History of Dragons

'Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity.' --Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

'If you've ever secretly wished dragons were real, this story is for you. Fans of Naomi Novik and Mary Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book.' --RT Book Reviews

'Told in the style of a Victorian memoir, courageous, intelligent and determined Isabella's account is colorful, vigorous and absorbing. A sort of Victorian why-what-whodunit embellished by Brennan's singular upgrade of a fantasy bromide and revitalizingly different viewpoint.' --Kirkus Reviews

'Lady Trent is the Jane Goodall of dragonkind, and I'm glad she's finally sharing her story with the world.' --Jim C. Hines, author of Libriomancer

'A Natural History of Dragons stands somewhere between Naomi Novik and Elizabeth Peters, but rock-solidly in its own world and on its own terms. Highly recommended.' --Daniel Fox, author of Dragon in Chains

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'Starred Review. Brennan's world-building is wonderfully subtle, rendering a familiar land alien with casual details. Fans of fantasy, science, and history will adore this rich and absorbing tale of discovery.' - Publishers Weekly
'A sort of Victorian why-what-whodunit embellished by Brennan's singular upgrade of a fantasy bromide and revitalizingly different viewpoint.' - Kirkus
'Her Ladyship is a determined and canny woman in search of dragons - I wholeheartedly approve!' - Melanie Rawn, bestselling author of Touchstone
'A Natural History of Dragons stands somewhere between Naomi Novik and Elizabeth Peters, but rock-solidly in its own world and on its own terms. It's intimate and unsentimental, greatly entertaining and thoroughly worked out; these are dragons you can actually believe in, lethal and endangered, hunted for sport and for science and for safety. Highly recommended.' - Daniel Fox, author of Dragon in Chains

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