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The power of unicorns
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January diet
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Dragons of the air : an account of extinct flying reptiles / by H.G. Seeley.
Seeley, H. G. (Harry Govier), 1839-1909.Date: 1901- Pictures
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Dragons, faces of queens, kings, demons, witches and monsters. Wood engraving by Alfred Crowquill after himself.
Crowquill, Alfred.Reference: 33326i- Pictures
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Dragons and griffins around a lone flowering tree in a landscape on the outskirts of a town; representing a stage in the alchemical process. Coloured etching after etching, ca. 17th century.
Reference: 38032i- Archives and manuscripts
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Unknown - Dragons
Date: c.1930Reference: DGH1/7/3/2/20Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Commission as Surgeon's Mate to the 9th Regiment of Dragons
Date: 1797Reference: MS.7982/1Part of: Donaghoe, Thomas, F.R.C.P. (1769-1838), military surgeon