Verlag: Reaktion Books, Limited, 2004
ISBN 10: 1861891911 ISBN 13: 9781861891914
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Zustand: Good. 1st ed. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Verlag: Reaktion Books, United Kingdom, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 1861891911 ISBN 13: 9781861891914
Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Tortoise is the first cultural and natural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across palaeontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations. The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d'art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays. The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Reaktion Books, 2004
ISBN 10: 1861891911 ISBN 13: 9781861891914
Anbieter: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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