And then, there were humans

Dragonsdawn is a historical addition to the entire Pern series by Anne McCaffrey. Although this title was written near the end of the long series, it is by far one of the most important for comprehending the minor as well as major details of all Pern books. The lives of many famous people of Pernese history are outlined and their stories are traced over a period of years, from the first days on Pern to the formation of the first Weyr. Readers learn about the original days of fighting Thread and the discovery of the tiny fire lizards that will save Pern from destruction. McCaffrey further captures the interest of her audience with a detailed description of the manipulation of fire lizards into full-fledged dragons. The first dragons are Impressed and learn to do all the things that future dragons will take for granted and it may be humorous for the Pern expert to watch as the great Faranth learns that she, a queen, is unable to chew firestone like the other dragons. Share the heartbreak of the first dragon death and watch as the new elite, the dragonriders, come into their own.