Beyond the Bounds of History-Scenes from the Old Age by Henri Breuil c1949 First Edition

£11.95

Title: Beyond the Bounds of History-Scenes from the Old Age
Author: Henri Breuil
Publisher: P R Gawthorn Ltd
Publication Date: c1949 First Edition
Format: Hardback

Condition: Covers are in a very good condition. The dust jacket has a few small tears and some scuffing. Pages are clean and illustrated throughout. Ex libris with one small stamp on copywrite page. Book originally belonged to Henry Boreham and his collection of books were donated to the town of Bury St Edmunds. Sticker to inside front cover with this information.

Book measures:

1 in stock

Description

Henri Breuil’s 1949 work, Beyond the Bounds of History: Scenes from the Old Stone Age, serves as a pivotal, illustrated introduction to Paleolithic life and art. Drawing on his extensive experience as the “pope of prehistory,” Breuil presents detailed color sketches and explanatory notes of cave paintings and rock art, often based on his tours in Africa and his work in European caves like Lascaux. The book explores the symbolism, ritual, and daily life of early humans.

Additional information

Weight 0.750 kg