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Description for Waterfall
Paperback. Brian Hudson explores the history and science of waterfalls, and their exploitation as a source of power, as well as their rich cultural background. Using many examples and illustrations, the author describes their portrayal in art, literature, mythology and popular culture. Series: Earth. Num Pages: 248 pages, 93 colour illustrations, 117 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RBKF; WNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 530.
With their fountains of glistening spray, overwhelming roar and terrifying might, waterfalls are extraordinary features of the natural world. While many flock to sites such as Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls, until now the rich cultural background of these natural wonders has been neglected. The beautiful, the sublime and the picturesque are among the ideas considered in relation to waterfalls, but in Waterfall Brian Hudson portrays these natural wonders in an entirely new light. There are many myths and legends of waterfalls from divers cultures including Native American, Celtic and Indian, as well as the portrayal of waterfalls in ... Read more
With their fountains of glistening spray, overwhelming roar and terrifying might, waterfalls are extraordinary features of the natural world. While many flock to sites such as Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls, until now the rich cultural background of these natural wonders has been neglected. The beautiful, the sublime and the picturesque are among the ideas considered in relation to waterfalls, but in Waterfall Brian Hudson portrays these natural wonders in an entirely new light. There are many myths and legends of waterfalls from divers cultures including Native American, Celtic and Indian, as well as the portrayal of waterfalls in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Earth
Condition
New
Weight
532g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861899187
SKU
V9781861899187
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Brian Hudson
Brian J. Hudson has published widely on the subject of waterfalls, including Waterfalls of Jamaica: Sublime and Beautiful Objects (2001).
Reviews for Waterfall
'An evocative, well-researched, beautifully illustrated and many-layered exploration of one of our planet's most compelling natural wonders.' - Margaret Drabble 'At last, a series of books on the earth for lay people that combine authoritative, succinct and entertaining narrative with magnificent illustrations. The Earth series will make us marvel anew at the diversity and astounding beauty of ... Read more