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Author
Series
Reading the past ; 1
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
Author
Series
Reading the past ; 5
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[1987]
Language
English
7) Runes
Author
Series
Publisher
J Paul Getty Museum
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Runes -- letters in a set of related alphabets used to write various Germanic languages before the adoption of the Latin alphabet -- can be found across northwestern Europe, on everything from gravestones to jewelry. This mysterious and ancient script, in use from late antiquity through the early Middle Ages, has fascinated forensic scientists, archaeologists, linguists, art historians -- and even J. R. R. Tolkien. Illustrated with objects from...
9) Runes
Author
Series
Reading the past ; 4
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
From 1827 Henry Rawlinson, fearless soldier, sportsman and imperial adventurer of the first rank, spent twenty-five years in India, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan in the service of the East India Company. During this time he survived the dangers of disease and warfare, including the disastrous First Anglo-Afghan War. A gifted linguist, fascinated by history and exploration, he became obsessed with cuneiform, the world's earliest writing. An immense inscription...
12) Etruscan
Author
Series
Reading the past ; 8
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
13) The shaggy D.A
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Wilby's all grown up now, with a wife and a son. Unfortunately, he's still subject to furry transformation every time the inscription on an ancient scarab ring is read aloud...not a comforting prospect when you're a candidate for District Attorney!
17) The American
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A self-made American goes to Europe to enjoy his fortune and becomes engaged to a French widow from a noble family. Depicts the contrast between American and European culture.