Cave
Crane, Ralph2015
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This book investigates the natural and cultural history of caves and considers the roles they have played in the human imagination and experience of the natural world.
Main title:
Cave / by Ralph Crane and Lisa Fletcher
Author:
Imprint:
London Reaktion Books Ltd. 2015
Collation:
222 pages colour illustrations
Contents:
Preface -- What is a cave? -- Speaking of speleology -- Troglodytes and troglobites: living in the dark zone -- Cavers, potholers and spelunkers: exploring caves -- Monsters and magic: caves in mythology and folklore -- Visually rendered: the art of caves -- 'Caverns measureless to man': Caves in literature -- Sacred symbols: holy caves -- Extraordinary to behold: spectacular caves -- Notable caves -- References.
ISBN:
9781780234311 (paperback)
Dewey class:
551.447 CAV
Local class:
551.447
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
121930
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 551.447 CAV | pbkAvailable |