Adam Thorpe
On Silbury Hill (Little Toller Monographs)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781908213365
- author:
- Adam Thorpe
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Little Toller Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.3 x 17.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions, Adam Thorpe,On Silbury Hill (Little Toller Monographs),Little Toller Books,1908213361,Autobiography: Literary,Europe - Great Britain,Medieval,History,History: World,BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary,Biog
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Silbury Hill, one of Europe's largest prehistoric mounds, has long been a source of fascination and intrigue. For Adam Thorpe, it holds a special significance that reflects his own life experiences.
In this thoughtful reflection, Thorpe explores the enduring power of Silbury Hill to inspire and perplex people across generations. With characteristic insight and literary skill, he delves into what this enigmatic monument has meant to him throughout his life.
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