The secret lives of stones (Paperback)
Judah, Hettie (Author)
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From the hematite used in cave paintings to the moldavite that became a TikTok sensation; from the stolen sandstone of Scone to the unexpected acoustics of Stonehenge; from crystal balls to compasses, rocks and minerals have always been central to our story. 3,000 years ago Babylonians constructed lapidaries - books that tried to pin down the magical secrets of rocks. In this book, renowned art critic Hettie Judah explores the unexpected stories behind sixty stones that have shaped and inspired human history, from Dorset fossil-hunters to Chinese philosophers, Catherine the Great to Michelange...
ISBN (SKU)
9781529394955
Pages
336
Weight
540g
Dimensions
196x128x32
Imprint
John Murray
Published
23, October, 2024
Genres
Popular Science
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