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| Title | : | A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1) |
| Author | : | Marie Brennan |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 334 pages |
| Published | : | February 5th 2013 by Tor Books |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Dragons. Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction |
Marie Brennan
Hardcover | Pages: 334 pages Rating: 3.82 | 22247 Users | 3342 Reviews
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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. . . . 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. 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.Present Books Concering A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1)
| Original Title: | A Natural History of Dragons |
| ISBN: | 0765331969 (ISBN13: 9780765331960) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://us.macmillan.com/anaturalhistoryofdragons/MarieBrennan |
| Series: | The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1 |
| Literary Awards: | World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2014), Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire Nominee for Roman étranger (2017) (2019), Chesley Award for Best cover Illustration Hardback book (2014), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2013) |
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Ratings: 3.82 From 22247 Users | 3342 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1)
Genuinely I loved this. I picked this up at long last at what I felt was the perfect time. not only had two of my great friends been recently discussing it and saying how much they enjoyed it (Paul and Elizabeth) but they also mentioned the focus on anatomy and science and drawing of Dragons. I've owned this book for literally years now, and I felt like it was about time I got to reading it. I'm so glad that the time I chose to start it was also the time when I was involved in drawing DinosaurI feel like this book is named incorrectly. A Natural History of Dragons? While it is a memoir of Lady Trent dragons hardly play into it. I was thinking that this might be a book much like The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Spencer Black, but perhaps a bit less mad scientist and more dragon biology.I was disappointed.Lady Trent is a woman born in the time where women are expected to attend and host dinner events, not to read books. But after developing a passion for books and dragons at a
The preface drew me in with its strong voice and promise to relate the adventure-filled career of a lady naturalist in an alternate Victorian age, studying dragons. The book itself is entertaining, but doesn't quite live up to that promise.A Natural History of Dragons is the first in what looks to be a long series of fictionalized memoirs of Isabella, Lady Trent, a dragon naturalist. In this book, Isabella briefly takes readers through her childhood, courtship and marriage, then moves on to
4.5 stars. Wow, I really liked this book -- everything from the story and the characters and the writing down to its stark yet elegant cover which first drew my eye to its spot sitting on a store bookshelf. I blame my background in the biological sciences, since it seems I can't help but be intrigued by anything that looks like it has anatomical drawings on it.As indicated by its title, the novel is told in the form of a memoir from the venerable Lady Trent, leading research and expert on the
5 stars! First of all, I love dragons so I hoped this book was going to be good and thankfully, I loved it.Lady Trent is a wonderful narrator. I laughed and cried with her and I felt her frustrations. This was a mix of fantasy and historical fiction that worked so well and I can't wait to read the other books in the series.
Phenomenal. A perfect combination of light-hearted science adventures and some serious consideration of the restriction of women's (and men's) lives in patriarchies. Oh and dragons, let's not forget the dragons. I came in for the dragon-based adventure times and got smacked right in the feels. Just read it.
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