1996, ISBN: 9781236986443

Rubicon 1996. Fine in publishers cloth in like dustjacket. 150pp. Illustrated. Examining all aspects of transport in Ancient Egypt, both on land and on water, this work shows how, withou… Plus…

Rubicon 1996. Fine in publishers cloth in like dustjacket. 150pp. Illustrated. Examining all aspects of transport in Ancient Egypt, both on land and on water, this work shows how, without the Nile, Egypt would be no more than a desert. The river was far more than just a source of water; it was the main highway through the country, a feature quickly to be exploited to the full by the Ancient Egyptians. Running the length of the country, it afforded good communications and played no small part in the unification of Egypt around 3100 BC, and the success of a civilization which was to last for 3000 years. Scenes carved and painted on tombs and temples survive, showing small papyrus rafts, merchant boats, and the great vessels of the kings and gods. The king is also shown riding in his chariot. However, because of the dry climate, and funeral practices, Egypt is unique in that we do not have to rely solely on artists' representations. Full-scale examples of ships and chariots have survived, and from these we can see how they were made, and marvel at the technical skills required. ISBN 0948695420, Rubicon 1996, New York: Watson Guptill Publications, 1996. 143pp, illustrated throughout in full color, glossary. Paperback. The book beings with a beautifully illustrated history of ceramic decoration and its many styles, from Neolithic objects to Greek red-figure vessels, Islamic lusterware, majolica, blue-and-white ware, and raku. This is followed by a section that covers all the materials and tools readers need to carry out decorative projects. An overview is provided of the three main categories of decorative techniques: applied decoration, carved and impressed decoration, and painted decoration. The second half of the book features 14 decorative projects, all demonstrated step by step.. First American Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to., Watson Guptill Publications, 1996, Canada: Golden Hinde, LTD, 1986. Paperback. Fine. Large glossy paper covered pamphlet-style book, stapled, of 16 pages, with text also on inside of the front and back cover. The illustrated story of the 1971-72 reconstruction of the Golden Hinde, the ship in which Sir Francis Drake (admiral, explorer, privateer, imperialist) sailed around the world in the 16th century. The reconstruction is an exact replica of Drake's original Golden Hinde. The plan for the reconstruction has been described as a milestone of naval architecture. She was launched on April 5, 1973. Beautiful illustrations of the ship itself when completed, on front and back of cover, and within, of Drake, his coat-of-arms, views of the planking and caulking-work in progress, the stern showing the carved gilded head of a lion, the main deck, the decoration and armament, the shipyard, Elizabethan dancers on the green preparing for the launch, the launch, the rigging and sails, and the Golden Hinde, sailing with a fresh breeze. Quite a fascinating story. 8.75 x 11 inches. Golden Hinde, Inc., Canada, 1986., Golden Hinde, LTD, 1986, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 90 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 edition. Excerpt: . . . that belongs peculiarly to this group of stone vases from the valley mentioned. The vase measures nine and threequarter inches high and six inches broad at the rim. On opposite sides the most striking feature is presented in the form of a pair of projecting handles, which, carved from the one piece of marble, stand out boldly from the circular contour of the vessel. The design of these handles is quite extraordinary, and its execution is no less remarkable. Each handle represents a pair of animals of different kinds, the larger animal in each case, attached dorsally to the body of the vase, forming the main feature of the handle. The head, projecting horizontally, forms the upper part of the handle. The smaller animal is held in the claws of the larger. The position is so reversed that the head forms the lower termination of the handle. The ventral surfaces of the two animals, being brought into close contact, are not sharply defined in the carving of details. The dorsal part of the smaller animal however is carved in detail, with a serrated line which extends from the head to the end of the tail. The head of this smaller animal is turned sideways so as to face to the left in each case. The animals represented in these two remarkable groups present distinguishing marks, but it would be idle to attempt to identify the species. There is a presumption in favor of supposing the larger one to be either the jaguar or the puma, because these are the two most conspicuous animals of Central America. There is some suspicion also that the smaller is the iguana. The cylindrical surface of the vase is divided into four zones. The uppermost zone consists of a plain rim and a sculptured band. Next comes the principal band occupying the body of the vase. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<