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Cally Oldershaw

Stones: A Material and Cultural History

Stones: A Material and Cultural History

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Throughout history, people have valued stones for practical and artistic purposes, using them to build homes, delineate boundaries, and engage in various activities. This book explores the history, myths, and stories of stones, covering their aesthetic appeal, practical uses, and metaphysical properties.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books


Throughout history, stones have held immense reverence, been cherished, meticulously crafted, intricately sculpted, or intricately engraved for a multitude of practical and artistic purposes. These versatile elements have served as boundary markers, constructed dwellings and shelters, and been employed for culinary endeavors, recreational activities, and competitive events. This remarkable and captivating compilation of stone facts, myths, and narratives unveils the profound impact and significance of stones in our past and present. Author Cally Oldershaw adeptly presents the science in a user-friendly manner, encompassing the aesthetic allure of stones, their practical applications, and metaphysical properties. Spanning from the Stone Age to the present, Stones engagingly excavates the story of this indispensable matter, offering a captivating exploration into the world of stones.

Weight: 886g
Dimension: 227 x 180 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789147711

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