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The dragon and the George / Gordon R. Dickson

A history student uses astral projection to enter a medieval fantasy world, where his consciousness is trapped in the body of a dragon. Joined by a band of companions, he embarks on a quest to rescue his fiancée from magical threats and decides his ultimate fate.
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Accession Number: 35819
Site: Vernon O Content
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