Description
Discover the captivating world of stones with our latest release, featuring Cally Oldershaw's insightful exploration of their historical and cultural significance. This brand new edition, published in 2024 by Reaktion Books, offers an intriguing compendium that delves into the multifaceted roles stones have played throughout history—from small beach pebbles to monumental megaliths. Uncover the practical uses of stones, from boundaries and shelters to cooking and games, while also appreciating their aesthetic charm and metaphysical properties.
Within these pages, you will find a wealth of knowledge packed with fascinating myths, important facts, and engaging stories about the impact of stones on human culture. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply intrigued by the beauty of natural elements, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. With its eclectic mix of examples from the Stone Age to modern times, it presents a comprehensive view of stone's vital place in our world.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147711
Year: 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been revered, collected, enhanced, sculpted or engraved for practical and artistic purposes throughout the ages. They have been used to delineate boundaries and to build homes and shelters, and utilised for cooking, games and competitions. This surprising and fascinating compendium of stone facts, myths and stories reveals the impact and importance of stones in our history and culture. Cally Oldershaw introduces the science in an accessible way and covers the aesthetic appeal of stones, their practical uses and metaphysical properties. With an eclectic mix of examples from the Stone Age to the present, Stones engagingly excavates the story of this essential matter.
Within these pages, you will find a wealth of knowledge packed with fascinating myths, important facts, and engaging stories about the impact of stones on human culture. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply intrigued by the beauty of natural elements, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. With its eclectic mix of examples from the Stone Age to modern times, it presents a comprehensive view of stone's vital place in our world.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147711
Year: 2024
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been revered, collected, enhanced, sculpted or engraved for practical and artistic purposes throughout the ages. They have been used to delineate boundaries and to build homes and shelters, and utilised for cooking, games and competitions. This surprising and fascinating compendium of stone facts, myths and stories reveals the impact and importance of stones in our history and culture. Cally Oldershaw introduces the science in an accessible way and covers the aesthetic appeal of stones, their practical uses and metaphysical properties. With an eclectic mix of examples from the Stone Age to the present, Stones engagingly excavates the story of this essential matter.