How to Raise and Keep a Dragon

(back cover) Have you ever dreamed of raising your very own dragon? Now you can. Within the past few decades, dragon-breeders have sprung up worldwide. And here is the very first guidebook devoted to raising and keeping the unique creatures they supply. The author of this essential manual is none other than the world-renowned dragon scholar, John Topsell. A distant relative of the famous naturalist, Edward Topsell, John has spent much of his life raising dragons. Learn all you need to know about the raising process: selecting and acquiring an available breed; building the perfect enclosure; hatching a dragon egg; feeding and grooming; training and riding; showing your dragon in competition; and much, much more. Hundreds of stunning illustrations complement the text. With this extraordinary book always in hand, you’ll enjoy many happy years with the world’s most mysterious and satisfying animal companion. The Editor” Award-winning author Joseph Nigg has researched and written about fantastic animals for more than twenty years, his previous books includingThe Book of Gryphons, The book of Fabulous Beasts,andThe Book of Dragons and Other Mythical Beasts.He has taught at several colleges and universities and lives in Denver, Colorado.Topsell, John is the author of 'How to Raise and Keep a Dragon' with ISBN 9780764159206 and ISBN 0764159208.