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Around the World in Eighty Treasures
Around the World in Eighty Treasures
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Published:
17 February, 2005
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Dan Cruickshank's quest is to tell the story of civilisation through the greatest of man's achievements. It will also be the story of his travels, and who and what he meets along the way. Whether standing before the solemn heads of Easter Island, investigating the mysterious Nazca lines in Peru or the magnificent temple of Borobodur in Java, Dan is never less than fascinating about the origins, construction, mysteries and vicissitudes of each of these monuments to the great civilisations of the world. Do they live up to expectation? Have they been left in ruin, or over-restored? Dan's diary, written at the end of each day, records his most intimate thoughts and feelings, the people he has met, the ups and downs of the journey, perils, joys, and the ongoing relationships formed on the road. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREASURES is a riveting story of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780297843993 |
| ISBN10 | 0297843990 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 1137 g |
| Product Dimensions | 192 x 28 x 266 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | W&N |
| Format | hardback |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
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A truly fascinating experience for the reader. This book is a treasure in itself. THE SUN
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Author's Bio
Dan Cruickshank is a regular presenter on the BBC best known for his popular BBC2 series THE BEST BUILDINGS OF BRITAIN and WHAT THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION DID FOR US. He is one of Britain's leading architectural and historic building experts. For Omnibus he has travelled to Afghanistan and Iraq to discover what cultural treasures remain after years of looting and civil war.