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Ancient Astronomers
by Anthony F. Aveni
ISBN: 0895990377
ISBN-13: 9780895990372
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins
Published date: 1993
Size: 9 x 10 inches
Weight: 1.55 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Anthony F. Aveni, who pioneered the field of archaeoastronomy, here relates the sophisticated understandings of astronomy that underlie such features of the ancient world as the Maya calendar, Polynesian navigation, Nasca lines in Southern Peru, and Stonehenge in England.
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ANCIENT ASTRONOMERS (Exploring the Ancient World)
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Ancient Astronomers
Aveni, Anthony F
Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Smithsonian Books, 1993 EX-LIBRARY , NICE CLEAN COPY, TINY TEAR TO COVER AT SPINE.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by B&J Book Sales (United States)
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Ancient Astronomers: Exploring the Ancient World
Anthony F. Aveni
176 pp., inc. index and credits. Many illustrations, most in color. "an up-to-date assessment of the achievements of ancient astronomers by the leading scholar in the field who explicitly places these accomplishments in their cultural contexts." Pages clean and clear, no markings; pictorial covers clean, minimal wear; corners bumped; front hinge partially split. All books packed in padded mailers or cartons, and shipping charges are reduced for multiple purchases. Your purchase supports the programs of the Phoenicia NY Library. ( more information) Offered by Phoenicia Library Association (United States)
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Smithsonian, 1995-06-17. Hardcover. Good. Ex-library book with standard markings and labels. No markings on any of the text pages. Very good resource/reading copy! DAILY SHIPPING! ( more information) Offered by magnuson books (United States)
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Ancient Astronomers
Aveni, Anthony F, and Sabloff, Jeremy A (Editor)
Canada: Smithsonian Books. 1995. First edition. Illustrated.. Hard cover. New. No dust jacket. never read 1rst edition, very minor shelfwear, crisp clean pages. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 176 p. Contains: Illustrations. Exploring the Ancient World. Audience: General/trade. . Buy with confidence from Sphynx Booksellers located in Avon, Indiana. We are eco-friendly and make every attempt to use recycled and earth-friendly materials whenever possible, one book at a time. Thank you for choosing Sphynx Booksellers where your satisfaction is always guaranteed. . ( more information) Offered by Sphynx Booksellers (United States)
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