ISBN: 9781332035953 - sun dials and roses of yesterday: garden delights which are here displayed (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history, design, and significance of sundials from ancient Egypt to the present day. The author explores the evolution of sundials from simple markers to elaborate works of art, and discusses their role in science, navigation, and timekeeping. The book also delves into the symbolic and cultural meanings of sundials, and examines their use as a decorative element in gardens and architecture. Through a wide range of examples, the author reveals the enduring appeal of sundials as objects of beauty, precision, and historical importance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 584 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.18 inches. This item is printed on demand.