| Circles in Stone: A British Prehistoric Mystery Contributor(s): Beckensall, Stan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0752440152 ISBN-13: 9780752440156 Publisher: Tempus OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 6.88" W x 9.66" (1.34 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive work takes a broad view of what rock art entails, covering the history of rock art research and the discovery of many new sites. The author illustrates the different symbols and motifs that are found throughout the British Isles, and shows where they occur in landscapes and monuments. It is a book that captures the excitement of discovery and examines the various theories about the origin, use and meaning of rock art. Stan Beckensall also explains the problems of accurate conservation, recording, and display. |