Around the World in Eighty Treasures [Lingua Inglese] - Rilegato

Cruickshank, Dan

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ISBN 10: 0297843990 ISBN 13: 9780297843993

Casa editrice: W&N, 2005

Riassunto

Dan Cruickshank's quest is to tell the story of civilisation through the greatest of man's achievements. It will also be the story of his travels, and who and what he meets along the way.

Whether standing before the solemn heads of Easter Island, investigating the mysterious Nazca lines in Peru or the magnificent temple of Borobodur in Java, Dan is never less than fascinating about the origins, construction, mysteries and vicissitudes of each of these monuments to the great civilisations of the world. Do they live up to expectation? Have they been left in ruin, or over-restored?

Dan's diary, written at the end of each day, records his most intimate thoughts and feelings, the people he has met, the ups and downs of the journey, perils, joys, and the ongoing relationships formed on the road. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREASURES is a riveting story of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Recensione:

A truly fascinating experience for the reader. This book is a treasure in itself. (THE SUN)

Descrizione del libro:

Dan Cruickshank travels through 36 countries in four and a half months to tell the story of civilisation through the world's greatest treasures.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: W&N
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0297843990
• ISBN 13: 9780297843993
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 256