Mazes and Labyrinths (Paperback)

by W. H. Matthews (Author)

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History, explanation, mythical use, religious aspects, surviving specimens, modern puzzles, design of mazes, principles of solution. Richly informative. 151 illustrations.

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Product Details Paperback: 254 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1970) Language: English ISBN-10: 048622614X ISBN-13: 978-0486226149 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #917,225 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 33 of 37 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Referece, April 4, 2000 By A Customer This book on mazes and labyrinths by Matthews is one of a kind. It is one of the ONLY books that gives you such broad yet detailed information on such a fascinating subject. The book includes everything ranging from Egyption labyrinths to Hedge mazes. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars IMAGES galore, December 13, 2005 By  srmarylabyrinth (pennsylvania) - See all my reviews This was the first book I bought on labyrinths many years ago. Now I have over a dozen on the subject. I still refer back to this book for it's images. It is a good value for it's cost. I highly recommend it as a reference book.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048622614X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486226149
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #917,225 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Referece, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This book on mazes and labyrinths by Matthews is one of a kind. It is one of the ONLY books that gives you such broad yet detailed information on such a fascinating subject. The book includes everything ranging from Egyption labyrinths to Hedge mazes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars IMAGES galore, December 13, 2005

By	srmarylabyrinth (pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This was the first book I bought on labyrinths many years ago. Now I have over a dozen on the subject. I still refer back to this book for it's images. It is a good value for it's cost. I highly recommend it as a reference book.