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Turtle Collectibles
Alan J. Brainard
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Description for Turtle Collectibles
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 345 color photos. BIC Classification: WC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 218 x 11. Weight in Grams: 774.
A dazzling cross-section of turtle figures from a diverse group of cultures are gathered here--including Waterford crystal from Ireland, Native American pueblo pottery and fetish carvings, and Japanese netsuke carvings, among many others. Nearly 350 color photos display turtles' intrinsic beauty captured by artists from around the world in materials prized since the beginning of time. Mythology, anthropology, biology, and environmental concerns are interwoven in a way that will both pique your interest and hold your attention. Realistic pricing information is included for each item. Upon reading this fascinating book, you will never again be indifferent toward turtles.
A dazzling cross-section of turtle figures from a diverse group of cultures are gathered here--including Waterford crystal from Ireland, Native American pueblo pottery and fetish carvings, and Japanese netsuke carvings, among many others. Nearly 350 color photos display turtles' intrinsic beauty captured by artists from around the world in materials prized since the beginning of time. Mythology, anthropology, biology, and environmental concerns are interwoven in a way that will both pique your interest and hold your attention. Realistic pricing information is included for each item. Upon reading this fascinating book, you will never again be indifferent toward turtles.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764309793
SKU
V9780764309793
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Ref
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About Alan J. Brainard
Alan J. Brainard, Ph.D. lives with his wife Judy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An accomplished chemical engineering professor and writer, now retired, Alan has collected turtles since graduate school.
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