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Ancient Ruins of the Southwest: An Archaeological Guide
An indispensable guide to over sixty archaeological ruins of the Anasazi, Hohokam, and Sinagua throughout Utah, Arizona and New Mexico including petroglyphs and pueblo sites such as Mesa Verde, Kinishba Ruins and the Chimney Rock Pueblo. Illustrated with b&w photographs, site plans and
Predicting the Past: An Introduction to Anthropological Archaeology
A broad brush approach to interpreting anthropology from archaeological remains by - classifying material culture (eg: by morphological type or functional type; by dating (eg; radiocarbon, dendrochronology); by reconstructing past lifestyles (eg: using faunal or floral remains); and by the study
Ikonen: 13 bis 19 Jahrhundert
Large catalogue published to accompany an exhibition at the Haud der Kunst Art Museum in Munich during 1969/70. Introductory essay on the history and technique of historic icon painting followed by a catalogue of 390 exhibits each illustrated in b&w phoographs and occasional colour plat
William Morris and the Art of the Book
A large celebratory volume published to accompany an exhibition at the Pierpont Morgan Library marking the achievements of William Morris as an expert book collector of great discrimination, as a genius calligrapher, and as a skilfull typographer. Three essays on each of these topics preced
Anglo-Saxon England
Short essays and notes published to accompany a series of eight radio broadcasts that provided an overview of the the life and culture of Anglo-Saxon England prior to the Norman conquest. Illustrated in b&w and four colour plates. Includes a Glossary, Chronology and Bibliography.&
The Meetings of the Tracks: Rock Art in Ancient Wales
The author examines in detail the geometric inscriptions found on the two large Anglesey megaliths of Barclodiad y Gawres and Bryn Celli Ddu and draws commparisions with similar monuments on the other side of the Irish Sea, in particular the iconic carvings at Newgrange. He also reports on
Shipwrecks of the Wight
The history of wrecks in the waters surrounding the Isle of Wight from Medieval times onwards with lengthy coverage of the more notable shipwrecks of the C18th and C19th as well as the evolution of preventive measures and lifeboat advances. Illustrated wtih archive photographs and a locatio
Ironbridge Gorge Museum: Teachers' Handbook
A useful handbook providing summaries on every heritage landmark and industrial exhibit in the open-air museum at Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale alongside illustrations, maps, suggested itineraries and visitor information. Large paperback. 36 pages. Very good clean condition. 
The Copper Scroll: Overview, Text and Translation
Published to coincide with the anniversary International Symposium of the Copper Scroll, this booklet comprises an overview essay on the scroll found in Qumran Cave 3 in 1952; an extensive Bibliography on the subject; eight colour photographs of the scroll; and the actual text of the scroll
The Nantgarw Pottery and its Products: An Examination of the Site
A history of the short-lived Glamorgan pottery and producer of the finest soft-paste porcelain in the early years of the C19th followed by reports on surveys and excavations carried out in 1931 under the auspices of the National Museum of Wales to establish the layout and extent of the pottery bu