Coles, Bryony: People of the Wetlands - Bogs, Bodies and Lake Dwellers Vol 106 in the series 'Ancient Peoples and Places'

Coles, Bryony: People of the Wetlands - Bogs, Bodies and Lake Dwellers Vol 106 in the series 'Ancient Peoples and Places'

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Coles, Bryony: People of the Wetlands - Bogs, Bodies and Lake Dwellers Vol 106 in the series 'Ancient Peoples and Places'

SKU 15978 Category

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Thames & Hudson 1989

large 8vo. Minor spotting to inside of d/w, minor spotting to top of page edges, book slightly cocked L to R o/w VG+/VG+ 735 gms
(Order reference 15978)

The world’s wetlands are unique environments: from inland bogs and lakes to coastal marshes, they are rich, not just in wildlife but in human life and history as well. For thousands of years the wetlands, through their extraordinary preservative qualities, have kept intact ancient remains that would have perished on dry land. Estimates vary, but most would agree that the objects found on dry land sites might represent a mere 15% of a given community’s original ‘material culture’. Wetland sites on the other hand reverse the statistics: some wetland sites might only lose 15% of what had originally been there. Lavishly illustrated throughout with 150 illustrations.

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Weight 0.9 kg

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