Dragons and Dragon Lore

Dragons and Dragon Lore is an in-depth comprehensive study of dragon tales and folklore. Author Ernest Ingersoll explores the concept of the dragon in art history literature and mythology from Japan Korea China India and the United Kingdom. Part of the Loren Coleman Presents series for Cosimo Classics this enchanting book will satisfy anyone interested in dragons cryptozoology or folklore from around the world. American writer naturalist and explorer ERNEST INGERSOLL (1852-1946) wrote more than a dozen books on zoology and biology including his contribution to the cryptozoological world Dragons and Dragon Lore (1928). He studied biology and zoology under renowned scientist Louis Agassiz at Harvard University. He contributed to many newspapers and magazines in his lifetime including The New York Tribune and Field and Stream; he also updated guide books for Rand McNally for 15 years. As an advocate for wildlife protection he was dedicated in taking detailed field notes rather than the specimens themselves. He died at 94 years old in Battleboro Vermont.