Divining by Christopher Bird (37 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. To dowse, says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure. Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird, has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover book in good condition, Wear and yellowing at edges. pages yellowed, slightly cracked spine. Dust jacket yellowed, wear with small tears at edges. Some staining at edges of pages on top. Scuffed and scratched, residue from old price sticker at top right of front cover. Otherwise a lovely copy. Questions welcome. We ship internationally from the United States and Canada every week. If buying internationally, please be aware that additional charges may apply for heavier books. We guarantee a safe, quick, and secure transaction. 10+ years in online bookselling experience.…

Condition: New. pp. 372.

Paperback. Condition: New. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird, has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.…

Condition: New. Num Pages: 372 pages, amply illustrated. BIC Classification: VXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1602. The 500 Year-old Mystery of Dowsing. 372 pages, ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: VXF. Dimension: 261 x 210 x 25. Weight: 1606. . 2000. Revised. Paperback. . . . .…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised ed edition. 372 pages. 10.50x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 372 pages, amply illustrated. BIC Classification: VXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1602. The 500 Year-old Mystery of Dowsing. 372 pages, ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: VXF. Dimension: 261 x 210 x 25. Weight: 1606. . 2000. Revised. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Size 275mmX215mmX30mm. The book is a mine containing rich veins of little known history, results of investigations and imaginative speculations. And still it adds up to a puzzle, a challenge to which science must continue to respond. Bird's encyclopedic 325-page tome, combining thorough research and narrative drive, is easily the best book available on an enigma that is only now beginning to receive scientific scrutiny. **The book has light tanning while the jacket is faded at the spine.**. Thomas Heston (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good In A Like Jacket Pp 340 Index Illustrations. Thomas Heston (illustrator).

Condition: New. pp. 372.

Condition: New. pp. 372.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Christopher Bird, A Raven Book. Author: Christopher BirdBinding: HardbackPublished: A Raven Book, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: mildewing on spine of hard cover spine and inside edges of dust jacket; marks on spine of dust jacket; sun bleaching of dust jacket; edges of hard cover rubbed; pages in good conditionThe book is a mine containing rich veins of little known history, results of investigations and imaginative speculations. And still it adds up to a puzzle, a challenge to which science must continue to respond. Bird's encyclopedic 325-page tome, combining thorough research and narrative drive, is easily the best book available on an enigma that is only now beginning to receive scientific scrutiny. Hardback.…

Paperback. Condition: New. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird, has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.…

Condition: New. Klappentextrnrn&quotTo dowse,&quot says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, &quotis to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterran.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy large octavo 340pp., b/w pls., text ills., diags., appendix, bibliog., index, Comprehensive. Huge bibliography.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'To dowse,' says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, 'is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure.' Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "To dowse," says the author of this definitive study of the divining art, "is to search with the aid of a handheld instrument such as a forked stick or a pendular bob on the end of a string - for anything: subterranean water flowing in a narrow underground fissure, a pool of oil or a vein of mineral ore, a buried sewer pipe or electrical cable, an airplane downed in a mountain wilderness, a disabled ship helplessly adrift in a gale, a lost wallet or dog, a missing person, perhaps a buried treasure." Co-author of The Secret Life of Plants, Christopher Bird has filled this book with exciting, documented stories, most of them illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides a complete history of the art of dowsing around the world and discusses in detail the various existing theories attempting to explain this extraordinary phenomenon. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Fine large octavo 340pp., b/w pls., text ills., diags., appendix, bibliog., index, Comprehensive. Huge bibliography.