{"product_id":"tecwyn-the-last-of-the-welsh-dragons-1976-preloved-1","title":"Tecwyn The Last of the Welsh Dragons - 1976 (Preloved)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of Tecwyn introduced generations of readers to a gentler, more endearing vision of the creature that sits proudly on our Welsh national flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the Welsh countryside, Mary Dawson's tale follows the unexpected discovery of a small dragon who hatches from an ancient egg. Unlike the terrifying, fire-breathing beasts of medieval high fantasy, Tecwyn is a gentle, vulnerable creature who relies on the warmth of coal and human kindness to survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis story arrived at a pivotal moment in modern Welsh social history. Beyond its charm as a children’s story, Mary Dawson’s narrative holds a striking metaphor for the industrial heartlands of Wales. At the core of the story sits a crucial plot point: Tecwyn does not breathe fire to survive; he must consume coal. In this framework, the dragon becomes a living, corporeal manifestation of the Welsh mining communities themselves, powered by the very earth beneath their feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGelert Press, Charter Press, Clwyd, 1976 -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e rare 2nd edition printed in North Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Mary Dawson, illustrated by Rosemary Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback, 72 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 21 x 0.6 x 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: fair-good: \u003c\/strong\u003e age related marks to front cover; a rip and a water mark. First few pages and last have come loose from binding\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Welsh Gift Shop Preloved","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65197282230649,"sku":"DS-dv-tecwyn-g (sent separately)","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0172\/7182\/files\/tecwyn-the-last-of-the-welsh-dragons-1976-preloved-1-1.jpg?v=1794396008","url":"https:\/\/welshgiftshop.com\/products\/tecwyn-the-last-of-the-welsh-dragons-1976-preloved-1","provider":"The Welsh Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}