Stonehenge

Robin Heath, Robin Heath

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Wooden Books
01 January 2000

Architecture; British & Irish history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology; Travel & holiday

"How do you predict eclipses using Stonehenge? Why were `blue' stones brought all the way from Wales? What is the secret geometry of seven eights? Packed with rare old engravings, clear explanations and exciting new research, this beautiful and enlightening little book for wizards of all ages by renowned author and lecturer Robin Heath will leave you fascinated, educated, amused and amazed.

WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas."

By: Robin Heath
Illustrated by: Robin Heath
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 90g
ISBN: 9781904263029
ISBN 10: 190426302X
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 01 January 2000
Recommended Age: From 13 to 17 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robin Heath is the foremost interpreter of Stonehenge today. After an extraordinary career in engineering and microchip design he moved to Wales, grew vegetables, taught mathematics and began looking more deeply into neolithic culture. He is the author of Sun, Moon and Earth (Wooden Books) and Stone Circles (Hodder & Stoughton).