Megaliths and Their Mysteries: A Guide to the Standing Stones of Europe

Service, Alastair, Bradbery, Jean

ISBN 10: 0026097303 / ISBN 13: 9780026097307

Published by Macmillan Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 1979

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Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 284 pp, preface, note on dating, introduction, 16 chapters, conclusions, suggestions for further reading, short glossary, maps for finding megaliths, index with b&w illustrations throughout. First Printing, 1979. "With over 100 photographs and 40 maps and plans, this book is an intriguing visual guide to the locations and styles of these magical monuments, as well as a rare insight into the cultures that created them." from the jacket flap. Not Price Clipped. In protective dust jacket. Inked inscription on ffep. Only the faintest wear to top edge spine dj. Only the lightest age-toning to text block edges, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black quarter-cloth with with purple paper-covered boards, and gilt lettering to spine. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 004153

Bibliographic Details

Title: Megaliths and Their Mysteries: A Guide to ...

Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company, Inc., New York

Publication Date: 1979

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

Examines dozens of bizarre megalithic structures found throughout Western Europe, posing theories as to the methods of their construction, their astronomical, religious, and symbolic significance, and the cultures that created them