Stukeley Illustrated: William Stukeley's Rediscovery of Britain's Ancient Sites [Paperback]

Neil Mortimer (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004 | ISBN-10: 0954296338 | ISBN-13: 978-0954296339 | Edition: 1St Edition

One hundred superb, full-page, high-quality line art reproductions of William Stukeley's original artwork of Stonehenge from 1732. William Stukeley was the first to chronicle the greatest stone circles in the world: Stonehenge and Avebury. One of the 18th Century's greatest characters, he was friend and colleague to the most gifted men of his time, including Sir Isaac Newton. Stukeley's work

* laid the foundations for the modern study of prehistoric monuments

* influenced the Druidic Revival

* inspired some of William Blake's paintings

This is a tribute to an increasingly relevant figure, and is indispensable to anyone interested in the sacred sites and landscapes of the British Isles

Editorial Reviews

Review

A fine tribute to a great man. -- John Michell, author View over Atlantis and City of Revelation

About the Author

Neil Mortimer born in Bristol, England, is a printer by trade. He has edited 3rd Stone magazine since 1996 and writes a column about archaeology and folklore for Fortean Times. He is currently editing William Stukeley's 1723 Stonehenge manuscript with Aubrey Burl for publication in 2004 by Yale University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Green Magic; 1St Edition edition (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954296338
• ISBN-13: 978-0954296339
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,789,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)