Treasures of the Andes : the glories of Inca and pre-Columbian South America / Jeffrey Quilter
2005, 1st Edition. London : Duncan Baird : Distributed in the United States by Publishers Group West. Near fine copy in illustrated paper-covered boards, in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #332187
ISBN: 1844831493
Physical description: 224 pages: illustrations (chiefly color), color maps; 31 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 217) and index. Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS -- The realm of Inti -- Beginnings -- Monster gods of the cosmos -- Sacred mountains, sacred plains -- Lords of high places -- Kingdoms of gold -- The Inca: masters of the four quarters -- A world turned upside down. Subjects: Indians of South America Andes Region Antiquities. Antiquities. Civilization. Indians of South America Antiquities. Andes Region Antiquities. Andes Region Civilization. Andes Region. Andes region History. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated. Nonfiction.
Price: €12.95