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First Tiller Press hardcover edition. |
| Description |
xxii, 194 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Summary |
"Grab your magical sword and take the place of your favorite fantasy character with this fun and historically accurate how-to guide to solving epic quests"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"What should you ask a magic mirror? How do you outwit a genie? Where should you dig for buried treasure? Fantasy media's favorite clicȟs get new life from How to Slay a Dragon: A Fantasy Hero's Guide to the Real Middle Ages, a historically accurate romp through the medieval world. Each entry presents a trope from video games, books, movies, or TV--such as saving the princess or training a wizard--as a problem for you to solve, as if you were the hero of your own fantasy quest. Through facts sourced from a rich foundation of medieval sources, you will learn how your magical problems were solved by people in the actual Middle Ages. Divided into thematic subsections based on typical stages in a fantastical epic, and inclusive of race, gender, and continent, How to Slay a Dragon is perfect if you're curious to learn more about the time period that inspired some of your favorite magical worlds or longing to know what it would be like to be the hero of your own mythical adventure"-- Back cover. |
| Contents |
Preparing for your quest -- At the inn -- On the road -- Hazards along the way -- Winning the war -- Reaping your reward. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194). |
| Subject |
Civilization, Medieval.
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Middle Ages.
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Quests (Expeditions)
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GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Role Playing & Fantasy.
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REFERENCE / Questions & Answers.
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HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066).
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Civilization, Medieval. (OCoLC)fst00863049
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Middle Ages. (OCoLC)fst01020301
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Quests (Expeditions) (OCoLC)fst01085708
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Stevenson, Caitlin. How to slay a dragon First Tiller Press hardcover edition. New York : Tiller Press, 2021 9781982164133 (DLC) 2021003900 |
| ISBN |
9781982164119 (hardcover) |
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1982164115 (hardcover) |
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