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The Moche (Peoples of America)
by Garth Bawden
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1557865205
- ISBN 13
- 9781557865205
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
Massachusetts: Wiley-Blackwell, 1997. Hardcover. Very Good +/Fine. 6x1x9. Black and White Illustrations. Bound in black cloth with gilt text on the spine. Several black and white illustrations. This vivid evocation of an ancient civilization is both enlivened and deepened by the author's sympathetic understanding of customs, rituals and myths which to modern eyes may seem both strange and terrible. It will be widely welcomed by scholars and students of South American archaeology and history, by all those curious to know more about a civilization that for thirteen centuries was largely forgotten. 375pp. Black dustjacket with white text and illustration on the front cover.<br><br>CONDITION: Covers are unmarked. Frequent underlining and marginalia in red pen, text is still clear and easily read. Binding and text block are tight. Dustjacket is lightly rubbed. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 074382
- Title
- The Moche (Peoples of America)
- Author
- Garth Bawden
- Illustrator
- Black and White Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1557865205
- ISBN 13
- 9781557865205
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Place of Publication
- Massachusetts
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- 6x1x9
- Keywords
- Mochica Indians, Moche, South America, archaeology
- X weight
- 24 oz
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
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Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
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- Text Block
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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