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Step into the vibrant world of sports and games with "Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming" by Avalon Nuovo. This beautifully illustrated guide invites you to explore a rich tapestry of athletic pursuits that have captivated humanity for over 2500 years. From the thrilling arenas of the Olympic athletes to the intense ballgame courts of the Aztecs, this book offers a fascinating journey through time.
Discover how the Vikings entertained themselves between their legendary raids and uncover the clever strategies employed by medieval Japanese sumo wrestlers. Each page is filled with intriguing facts and detailed illustrations that bring the history of games to life.
Whether you're curious about the smallest chess pieces or the grandest sports tournaments, "Ancient Games" provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of games and sports across cultures and eras. This captivating read celebrates the joy of play and the rich history behind it, ensuring that every page turn is a new discovery.
ISBN: | 9781912497348 |
Author: | Avalon Nuovo |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Flying Eye Books |
Illustrator: | Nuovo, Avalon |
Publisher: | Flying Eye Books |
Dimensions: | 252 x 317 x 16 mm |
Publication Date: | 01 May, 2020 |
Pagination: | 64 pages |
Weight: | 592g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’