The Caves Of Perigord
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The Caves Of Perigord
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Author : Martin Walker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2002-04-10
The Caves Of Perigord written by Martin Walker and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-10 with Fiction categories.
In a brilliant and ambitious thriller that combines elements of Jean Auel’s The Clan of the Cave Bear and Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth into a riveting, multifaceted tale of love, art, courage, and war, Martin Walker brings to life the creation of an extraordinary work of prehistoric cave art and the struggle to possess it in our own time. Martin Walker’s richly interwoven novel opens with the arrival of a mysterious package for a young American woman working in a London auction house. Brought by a British officer, it contains a 17,000-year-old fragment of a cave painting left to him by his father, a former World War II hero. The fragment, significant and stunning in itself, is also the key to the existence of an un-known cave that may be more important in the history of art and human creation than the world-famous one at Lascaux. It triggers a storm of publicity and commands the attention of the French authorities all the way up to the President of the Republic, who seems to know more about the painting's origins than anyone else... As the young American woman, the British officer, and a French government art historian explore the ancient province of Périgord to determine the painting’s origins, their search serves as backdrop for three compelling stories. There is the tale of the British officer’s father who lands in Nazi-occupied France in 1944 to organize the Resistance, culminating in a series of battles to prevent the SS Das Reich Panzer Division from reaching the Normandy beaches in time to repel the D-Day invasion, which leads to an account of the subsequent discovery—and cover-up—of the lost cave and its paintings. And there is also the moving story of the young artist who painted them, the woman he loved, and the ancient culture that produced the first recognizable human art but required the sacrifice of its own creators. Filled with vivid, historically accurate details and imaginative re-creations of prehistoric life, The Caves of Périgord blends a complex plot and richly diverse characters into a seamless narrative of romance, tragedy, and heroism from past to present.
Stepping Stones
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Author : Christine Desdemaines-Hugon
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2010-02-19
Stepping Stones written by Christine Desdemaines-Hugon and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-19 with Art categories.
“The next best thing to actually seeing the prehistoric cave art of southern Franc[e] . . . A rapturous guide through five major Ice Age sites” (Archaeology). The cave art of France’s Dordogne region is world-famous for the mythology and beauty of its remarkable drawings and paintings. These ancient images of lively bison, horses, and mammoths, as well as symbols of all kinds, are fascinating touchstones in the development of human culture, demonstrating how far humankind has come and reminding us of the ties that bind us across the ages. Over more than twenty-five years of teaching and research, Christine Desdemaines-Hugon has become an unrivaled expert in the cave art and artists of the Dordogne region. In Stepping-Stones she combines her expertise in both art and archaeology to convey an intimate understanding of the “cave experience.” Her keen insights communicate not only the incomparable artistic value of these works but also the near-spiritual impact of viewing them for oneself. Focusing on five fascinating sites, including the famed Font de Gaume and others that still remain open to the public, this book reveals striking similarities between art forms of the Paleolithic and works of modern artists and gives us a unique pathway toward understanding the culture of the Dordogne Paleolithic peoples and how it still touches our lives today. “Her vivid descriptions help readers visualize the Cro-Magnon man or woman painting the beautiful bison, horses, mammoths, and other symbols. [A] fine reading experience.” —Library Journal
On The Valley Of The V Z Re P Rigord
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Author : T. Rupert Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
On The Valley Of The V Z Re P Rigord written by T. Rupert Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with categories.
The Caves Of France And Northern Spain
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Author : Ann Sieveking
language : en
Publisher: Philadelphia : Dufour, 1966 [c1962]
Release Date : 1966
The Caves Of France And Northern Spain written by Ann Sieveking and has been published by Philadelphia : Dufour, 1966 [c1962] this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1966 with Art categories.
Bruno Chief Of Police
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Author : Martin Walker
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2009-03-24
Bruno Chief Of Police written by Martin Walker and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-24 with Fiction categories.
The first installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Chief of Police Bruno. Meet Benoît Courrèges, aka Bruno, a policeman in a small village in the South of France. He’s a former soldier who has embraced the pleasures and slow rhythms of country life. He has a gun but never wears it; he has the power to arrest but never uses it. But then the murder of an elderly North African who fought in the French army changes all that. Now Bruno must balance his beloved routines—living in his restored shepherd’s cottage, shopping at the local market, drinking wine, strolling the countryside—with a politically delicate investigation. He’s paired with a young policewoman from Paris and the two suspect anti-immigrant militants. As they learn more about the dead man’s past, Bruno’s suspicions turn toward a more complex motive. "Enjoyable.... Martin Walker plots with the same finesse with which Bruno can whip up a truffle omelette, and both have a clear appreciation for a life tied to the land." —The Christian Science Monitor "A nice literary pairing with the slow-food movement.... [It is] lovely...to linger at the table." —Entertainment Weekly "A wonderfully crafted novel as satisfying as a French pastry but with none of the guilt or calories." —Tuscon Citizen's Journal
The Devil S Cave
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Author : Martin Walker
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-08-02
The Devil S Cave written by Martin Walker and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-02 with Cooking categories.
'WALKER'S FINEST YET ... A FIRST-RATE MYSTERY' - Entertainment Weekly Bruno, Chief of Police, investigates when a body is found floating in the river showing marks of Satanism. France's favourite cop must track down a murderer while quelling his town's superstitious fears in this page-turning mystery, part of an internationally bestselling series. It is springtime France's Périgord, a time of beauty and calm. But not for Bruno, chief of police of the small town of St Denis. A woman's body has been found on a boat, bearing signs of a black magic ritual. Bruno has too much on his plate as it is - mediating a domestic abuse case that needs careful handling and a dodgy local development proposal that seems just too good to be true. But a murder case must take precedent and the roots of this one lie buried deep in the past - linked to a chateau above a bend in the river, to the reclusive old woman who lives there, and to the secret hidden in the Devil's Cave.
On The Valley Of The V Z Re P Rigord Its Limestones Caves And Pre Historic Remains
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Author : Thomas Rupert Jones (paléontologue).)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1874
On The Valley Of The V Z Re P Rigord Its Limestones Caves And Pre Historic Remains written by Thomas Rupert Jones (paléontologue).) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with categories.
The Caves Of The Great Hunters
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Author : Hans Baumann
language : en
Publisher: New York : Pantheon
Release Date : 1954
The Caves Of The Great Hunters written by Hans Baumann and has been published by New York : Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1954 with Antiquities categories.
Describes the discoveries and dramatic drawings of Europe's prehistoric caves--Lascaux, Altamira, Pindal, El Castillo, Niaux, Valltorta Gorge and the Gasulla Gorge.
Walnut Wine And Truffle Groves
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Author : Kimberley Lovato
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-03-23
Walnut Wine And Truffle Groves written by Kimberley Lovato and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-23 with Cooking categories.
Pull up a chair and visit the Dordogne (called Parigord by the locals) the way it should be visited: one bite at a time. Walnut Wine and Truffle Groves is a culinary travel book that navigates the back roads -- as well as the menus and markets -- of the southwestern region of France with newfound excitement. Through interviews with local home cooks and chefs, visits to local farms, historic sites and wineries, market tours, and serendipitous detours, Lovato provides a glimpse into this unspoiled wonderland. The alluring recipes and stunning photographs let readers discover the true jewels in France's culinary crown as well as discover the country's most beautiful and less trod-upon provinces. Winner of the 2010 Gourmand World Cookbooks Award (USA) for Culinary Travel in the category of Lifestyle, Body and Soul and a Cordon d' Or - Gold Ribbon International Culinary Academy Award in 2011.
The Coldest Case
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Author : Martin Walker
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2022-07-12
The Coldest Case written by Martin Walker and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-12 with Fiction categories.
An anonymous skull, an unsolved murder, sinister rumors from the Cold War era of espionage—Bruno's investigation into a long-standing cold case finds him caught between an enigmatic winegrower and a menacing Communist organization from the past. After attending an exhibit on the facial reconstruction of ancient skulls, Bruno wonders if this technology might provide an invaluable clue to a thirty-year-old cold case. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning. The investigation quickly turns thorny and leads Bruno to a reclusive vintner, Henri Bazaine, whose education at a vocational school in a formerly Communist region has raised some eyebrows. An inquiry into the defunct school turns up shadowy reports of possible connections and funding from the Stasi, the repressive police agency of the former East Germany. The scrutiny on Henri intensifies once Bruno discovers that he was declared dead thirty years ago and has been living under an assumed name ever since. The strange case is further complicated as Parisian bureaucrats get involved, hinting that essential diplomatic relations might be at stake. And to make matters even worse, the Dordogne is suffering from an intense summer drought that is sparking fires across the region. But as always, Bruno will keep a cool head through it all--and, bien sûr, takes time to enjoy a sumptuous Périgordian meal!