A glittering history of the world told through gold, with a blingtastically gold cover!
Spanning billions of years from the Big Bang to the present day, this richly illustrated book tells the true stories behind 30 gold museum objects from around the world. Let the allure of gold take affect as you discover the stories of Pharaohs and emperors, pirates and prospectors, warrior queens, samurai and more...
The book’s glorious golden treasures include Pharaoh Tutankhamun's million-dollar tomb, the golden breastplate of tattooed Scythian warrior queen, the world’s first minted gold coin, and gold dust purported to be salvaged from the pirate Blackbeard’s final voyage. The Story of Gold also explores gold rushes, gold vaults, gold mines, gold clothes, gold regalia and gold jewellery, as well as gold in space. Each story shows why gold is so precious, and what makes it alluring.
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Meel Tamphanon is an illustrator from Phuket, Thailand. She has a degree in 2D Animation from Rangsit University. Meel is the illustrator of Day & Night: Outer Space and Norse Mythology for Kids. Her clients include Disney and The Boston Globe.
A GLITTERING HISTORY OF THE WORLD TOLD THROUGH GOLD
Spanning billions of years from the big bang to the present day, this richly illustrated book tells the true stories behind thirty gold objects. Follow the gold as you discover the stories of pharaohs and emperors, pirates and prospectors, warrior queens, shoguns, and more . . .
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Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0500653852-11-1
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Librería: Housing Works Online Bookstore, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover. Nº de ref. del artículo: KR1-02982
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Librería: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1520418
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Fair. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR014812261
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 55679330-20
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Nº de ref. del artículo: 49816723-n
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Librería: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Hardback or Cased Book. Condición: New. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. The Story of Gold: A Glittering History of the World. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: BBS-9780500653852
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Librería: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: As New. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Unread book in perfect condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 49816723
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Librería: California Books, Miami, FL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Nº de ref. del artículo: I-9780500653852
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Tamphanon, Meel Ilustrador. Hardcover. A glittering history of the world told through gold, with a blingtastically gold cover! Spanning billions of years from the Big Bang to the present day, this richly illustrated book tells the true stories behind 30 gold museum objects from around the world. Let the allure of gold take affect as you discover the stories of Pharaohs and emperors, pirates and prospectors, warrior queens, samurai and more. The book's glorious golden treasures include Pharaoh Tutankhamun's million-dollar tomb, the golden breastplate of tattooed Scythian warrior queen, the world's first minted gold coin, and gold dust purported to be salvaged from the pirate Blackbeard's final voyage. The Story of Gold also explores gold rushes, gold vaults, gold mines, gold clothes, gold regalia and gold jewellery, as well as gold in space. Each story shows why gold is so precious, and what makes it alluring. Gold lies at the heart of human history. From the Big Bang and the formation of ancient empires through gold rushes, gold vaults, and space exploration, this book reveals what makes gold more than simply alluring. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780500653852
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