A slightly eccentric compendium of miscellaneous essays relating to the archaeology, religions, dwellings, and customs of widely differing cultures – the Prehistoric (Palaeolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age); the ancient Egyptians; the Assyrians; the Phoenicians; the Persians; and historic India and Japan.  Illustrated throughout by almost 400 drawings and engravings.  350 pages.  Hardback with gilt lettering to cover and spine.  Bears the bookplate of Egyptologist the Rev. Aquila Dodgson, otherwise in very good condition.  Cat No A272ea