Rogerson's Book of Numbers by Barnaby Rogerson
Offers a miscellany of sacred, mysterious, spiritual and profane numbers. This book presents a deceptively simple list of virtues, spiritual attributes, gods, devils, sacred cities, dominions, powers, heroes, saints and symbols. It provides a mass of information for those intrigued by the many roles numbers play.
Ill-killed Ill-quartered Ill-cooked Ill-seasoned Ill-served -- Samuel Johnson's five-fold malediction of a dissappointing plate of mutton
Detailed and wide-reaching.. this is a lot more than trivia ... an enjoyable, cultural and cultured tome -- John Lloyd * The Bookbag *
Eclectic ... He brings abstraction to vibrant life. Full of interest and learning lightly worn, this is an admirable and entertaining book. -- Ross Leckie * Country Life *
Detailed and wide-reaching.. this is a lot more than trivia ... an enjoyable, cultural and cultured tome -- John Lloyd * The Bookbag *
Eclectic ... He brings abstraction to vibrant life. Full of interest and learning lightly worn, this is an admirable and entertaining book. -- Ross Leckie * Country Life *
Barnaby Rogerson is an author, publisher and journalist. Together with his partner Rose Baring, he runs Eland Publishing, which specializes in keeping the classics of travel literature in print. He has also written dozens of travel articles, book reviews and historical essays on various North African and Islamic themes, for Vanity Fair, Cornucopia, Conde Nast Traveller, Geographical, Traveller, Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, House & Garden, Harpers & Queen and the TLS.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781250990 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781250995 |
| Title | Rogerson's Book of Numbers |
| Author | Barnaby Rogerson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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