Cummings tackles the task of interpreting the symbol stones and explores their use to reconstruct history and society. Using the Irish Ogham stones, Hiberno-Saxon inscriptions and both archaeological and historical clues, he weaves many strands of Pictish and Celtic history into this linguistic detective story.
Read More
Cummings tackles the task of interpreting the symbol stones and explores their use to reconstruct history and society. Using the Irish Ogham stones, Hiberno-Saxon inscriptions and both archaeological and historical clues, he weaves many strands of Pictish and Celtic history into this linguistic detective story.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
First edition first impression 1999. vi+218 pages. Illustrated. Cloth. Near fine in dustjacket. With press release loosely inserted. Cummings tackles the task of interpreting the symbol stones and explores their use to reconstruct history and society. Using the Irish Ogham stones, Hiberno-Saxon inscriptions and both archaeological and historical clues, he weaves many strands of Pictish and Celtic history into this linguistic detective story.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. Fine First Edition Hardcover Fine Mylar Protected Dust Jacket NOT a library copy NOT price clipped B/W Illus Photos. Fascinating author who wisely sees long lines of history rather than in momentary sections. Like new in mylar protected dust jacket. We wrap first in brown paper to protect the integrity of the dust jacket since 1977.