Four Faces of Siva: The Detective story of a Vanished Race

Four Faces of Siva: The Detective story of a Vanished Race

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Robert J Casey - George G Harrap & Co

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Good with light tanning, , No dustjacket, Mild foxing and tanning, No markings or notes


Four Faces of Siva: The Detective story of a Vanished Race is a book by Robert J Casey, published by George G Harrap & Co in 1929. It is a travelogue and a mystery of the author's investigation of the ancient civilization of Angkor, in Cambodia, which was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. The book describes the discovery and exploration of the magnificent temples, statues, and monuments of Angkor, especially the four-faced towers of the Bayon, which represent the Hindu god Siva. The book also includes historical and cultural information about the Khmer people and their religion. The book has 270 pages.
SKU: 5557000003149-SECONDHAND
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Robert J Casey - George G Harrap & Co

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition :Condition Remarks: Good with light tanning, , No dustjacket, Mild foxing and tanning, No markings or notes


Four Faces of Siva: The Detective story of a Vanished Race is a book by Robert J Casey, published by George G Harrap & Co in 1929. It is a travelogue and a mystery of the author's investigation of the ancient civilization of Angkor, in Cambodia, which was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. The book describes the discovery and exploration of the magnificent temples, statues, and monuments of Angkor, especially the four-faced towers of the Bayon, which represent the Hindu god Siva. The book also includes historical and cultural information about the Khmer people and their religion. The book has 270 pages.