Pitt Rivers The Life and Archaeological Work of Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers

Bowden, Mark.

ISBN 10: 0521400775 ISBN 13: 9780521400770

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1991

Language: English

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Dust wrapper with a little rubbing, creasing, edge and corner wear, small tears top/bottom of spine repaired on reverse with tape, marks/scratches. Small holes/staple mark on fep. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, binding tight, A Good personal copy. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. **736g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE19666.

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Title: Pitt Rivers The Life and Archaeological Work of Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1991
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0521400775
ISBN 13: 9780521400770
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

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A flamboyant polymath, General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers (1827–1900) was influential in four fields during his lifetime: military training, anthropology, archaeology and public education. Yet very little is known about his career, character, or motivation. Mark Bowden has written an entertaining and thoroughly researched biography of the General, which describes his stormy relationships with his wife, children, colleagues, tenants and dependants; his military career; his activities in public education; and his contributions to anthropology and archaeology. In particular he assesses his impact as excavator, field archaeologist, theoretician and first Inspector of Ancient Monuments on the development of British archaeology. This is the most complete biography of a controversial man whose methods and ideals have been much quoted but frequently misunderstood and misrepresented.

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A flamboyant polymath, General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers (1827-1900) was influential in four fields during his lifetime: military training, anthropology, archaeology and public education. Yet very little is known about his career, character or motivation.

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