Dragonology

Dragonology is the title of several books, a modeling kit, and a boardgame released in 2003. The first book is officially edited by Dugald A. Steer and Dr. Ernest Drake is the purported author. Drake is believed to have lived in the 1800s and been a member of the "Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists"(S.A.S.D.). Dragonology, according to Dr. Drake, is the study and conservation of dragons, which during his time were becoming extinct due to the rapidly increasing human population. Whether or not he actually existed is unknown, although the photograph of him in Dragonology bears a very close resemblance to Steer's great-grandfather.