Enigmas; Another Book of Unexplained Facts, by Rupert T. Gould. Published by Philip Allan, 1929.
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$82.00
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Original price
$82.00
Original price
$82.00
$82.00
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$82.00
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$82.00
Rupert T. Gould's Enigmas: Another Book of Unexplained Facts follows his successful Oddities with a further collection of historical mysteries, unusual phenomena and seemingly inexplicable events, approached with Gould's characteristic mixture of curiosity, careful research and healthy scepticism. Among the subjects examined are strange archaeological and historical puzzles, remarkable natural phenomena and long-standing stories whose factual foundations Gould attempts to disentangle from legend and exaggeration. Published in 1929, Enigmas further established the former Royal Navy officer, horologist and polymath as an engaging investigator of the mysterious and unexplained, treating subjects often associated with the sensational in a notably thoughtful and enquiring manner.
Enigmas; Another Book of Unexplained Facts, by Lieut.-Commander Rupert T. Gould., R.N. (Retired).
Published by Philip Allan & Co. Ltd., London. 1929 first edition.
A very good burgundy cloth hardback with printed title to spine. No dustjacket. Spine is a little sunned, and covers with light wear and bumping. Partially cracked to front inner hinge, but binding is sound.
Text is generally clean and bright throughout with some offset spotting to pages at extremties. Illustrated.
Text in English.
Frontispiece of Memnon in Egypt + 320pp + VII Plates (all as called for).
Weight approximately 534g.
Dimensions: Approximately 222mm high x 148mm wide x 39mm deep.