The Quest for Becket's Bones: The Mystery of the Relics of St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury -1st Edition/1st Printing
by Butler, John
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- Hardcover
- first
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- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0300061153
- ISBN 13
- 9780300061154
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New Haven And London: Yale University Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0300061153 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with some rubbing to the edges, spine and corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and sunning; In the 12th century, England was ruled by a powerful and corrupt king. One man, Thomas Becket, dared to stand up to him. He was murdered, and his body was mutilated. For centuries, people have searched for Becket's relics - his bones, clothes, and even his shoes. But no one knows where they are. In The Quest for Becket's Bones, John Butler tells the incredible story of the monks who have devoted their lives to finding Becket's remains. They have traveled to far-off countries, braved dangerous weather conditions, and faced danger from both enemies and friends. They have even hidden the relics in plain sight, only to have them discovered by accident. In this suspenseful and fascinating book, Butler brings the monks of Becket's time to life and tells the riveting story of their quest.; B & W and Color Photographs/Illustrations; Large 8vo; 180 pages .
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- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
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- Title
- The Quest for Becket's Bones: The Mystery of the Relics of St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury -1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Butler, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0300061153
- ISBN 13
- 9780300061154
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Place of Publication
- New Haven And London
- Date Published
- 1995
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