The Axe Of Bronze: A Story Of Stonehenge
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Kurt Schmelzer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable and Co. Ltd. London, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Award plate on FEP. Clean text.
"The Axe of Bronze: A Story of Stonehenge" is a captivating work of juvenile historical fiction that transports readers to Bronze Age Britain through the eyes of a teenage boy. Set against the enigmatic backdrop of Stonehenge, the narrative presents a coming-of-age tale steeped in ancient rituals, tribal conflict, and the forging of identity. Schmeltzer illustrates the customs and beliefs of prehistoric communities with vivid detail, while M.A. Charlton’s illustrations enrich the atmosphere with expressive period imagery. First published in 1958 by Constable and Co. Ltd., this rare edition offers a compelling blend of adventure and archaeological imagination, ideal for young readers and collectors of vintage historical narratives.
Author: Kurt Schmelzer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable and Co. Ltd. London, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Award plate on FEP. Clean text.
"The Axe of Bronze: A Story of Stonehenge" is a captivating work of juvenile historical fiction that transports readers to Bronze Age Britain through the eyes of a teenage boy. Set against the enigmatic backdrop of Stonehenge, the narrative presents a coming-of-age tale steeped in ancient rituals, tribal conflict, and the forging of identity. Schmeltzer illustrates the customs and beliefs of prehistoric communities with vivid detail, while M.A. Charlton’s illustrations enrich the atmosphere with expressive period imagery. First published in 1958 by Constable and Co. Ltd., this rare edition offers a compelling blend of adventure and archaeological imagination, ideal for young readers and collectors of vintage historical narratives.