The Terra Cotta Army
by Man, John
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good/very good
- Seller
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Wilmington, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
New York: Da Capo Press, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/very good. Octavo; pp; (xvi), 287, index; illustrated with color photographs and three maps; black cloth and tan paper covered boards, lettered in gilt in a pictorial dust jacket;. The Terra Cotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. Over seven thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China—and each figure was individually carved. Weaving together history and a first-hand account of his experiences in China, John Man tells the fascinating story of how and why these astonishing figures were created in the third century BC, and how they have become a symbol of China's history, culture, and society.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Austin's Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19118
- Title
- The Terra Cotta Army
- Author
- Man, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Jacket Condition
- very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Da Capo Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2008
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About the Seller
Austin's Antiquarian Books
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Wilmington, Vermont
About Austin's Antiquarian Books
Austin's Antiquarian Books is a used, rare and out of print bookshop located on West Main Street in Wilmington, Vermont. At our shop we have a general stock of approximately 15,000 used, scarce and out-of-print books, with particular strength in American History, especially Theodore Roosevelt the West, Travel, Decorative Arts, Natural History, and Sporting. We also offer a selection of antique maps and prints, historical paper and ephemera.
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