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Ilios: The City and Country of the Trojans; The Results of Researches and Discoveries on the Site of Troy and Throughout the Troad in the Years 1871-72-73-78-79, Including an Autobiography of the Author, with a Preface, Appendices, and Notes, with Maps, Plans, and About 1800 Illustrations
by Schliemann, Henry; Virchow, Rudolf; Muller, Max; Sayce, A.H.; Mahaffy, J.P.; Brugsch-Bey, H.; Ascherson, P.; Postolaccas, M.A.; Burnouf, M.E.; Calvert, F.; Duffield, A.J
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
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Webster, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1881. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 0x0x0. 1881 printing. Front hinge just starting, spine faded, small spot on rear board, 1/2 inch closed tear to margin of Troas folding map. xvi, 800 pp. 6 fold-out maps and plans, and plates containing 200 of the volume's nearly 2000 illustrations, follow the text. Original coral cloth, gilt titles, black and gilt decorations. An extensive history based on excavations Schliemann conducted at Hissarlik, which is now presumed to be the site of Troy. Schliemann's work lent credence to his belief that the classic epic poems of Homer and Virgil were based on historical events. The text recounts findings that indicate the presence of seven separate cities on the excavation site, and is illustrated with numerous wood engravings. The appendices, containing numerous essays related to Schliemann's research, and the index, are both enormous, together representing nearly one quarter of the text.
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- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- 2325889
- Title
- Ilios: The City and Country of the Trojans; The Results of Researches and Discoveries on the Site of Troy and Throughout the Troad in the Years 1871-72-73-78-79, Including an Autobiography of the Author, with a Preface, Appendices, and Notes, with Maps, Plans, and About 1800 Illustrations
- Author
- Schliemann, Henry; Virchow, Rudolf; Muller, Max; Sayce, A.H.; Mahaffy, J.P.; Brugsch-Bey, H.; Ascherson, P.; Postolaccas, M.A.; Burnouf, M.E.; Calvert, F.; Duffield, A.J
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1881
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 4.69 lbs
- Keywords
- HISTORY TROY TROJAN MEDITERRANEAN CIVILIZATION ANCIENT GREECE GREEK CULTURE ARCHAEOLOGY
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Yesterday's Muse Books
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Webster, New York
About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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