02355cam a22003613u 4500 75341 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251929utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Beerbohm, Max, Sir, 1872-1956 The dreadful dragon of Hay Hill Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Frontispiece by the author. Release date is 2025-02-11 David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill" by Max Beerbohm is a fictional tale set in a prehistoric era, likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the discovery of a smoke column from Hay Hill, indicating the presence of a dragon, which sends shockwaves through a primitive community. The narrative introduces characters like the brave young girl Thia, who possesses a strong spirit and curiosity, and Thol, a timid boy destined to confront the dragon. At the start of this captivating story, we meet the curious Thia, who, upon seeing smoke rising from a cave, discovers the danger posed by a dragon that has awakened. The community's initial reactions range from skepticism to panic as the news spreads about the dragon's presence. The young Thol, filled with a desire to prove himself, struggles with his self-image while grappling with feelings of cowardice. The opening sets the stage for a charmingly whimsical exploration of bravery, community dynamics, and the challenges of confronting fear in both mythical and relatable ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1929 Satire London (England) -- Fiction Dragons -- Fiction Prehistoric peoples -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/dreadfuldragonof0000maxb https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75341 116066 116066