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The Search For the Tassili Frescos
Author - Henri Lhote
Year Published - 1959
Published by - E. P. Dutton & Co.
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is the story the prehistoric rock-paintings of the Sahara. The author relates the expedition in 1956 that led to the discovery of the extraordinary wealth of prehistoric rock paintings in central Sahara, some of which may date back as far as 8000 years old. The book features many photographs, maps and colored pullout. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is a part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Notes
Dust jacket shows some rubbing on upper spine and there is writing on flyleaf.
Author - Henri Lhote
Year Published - 1959
Published by - E. P. Dutton & Co.
Book Format - Hard cover
Summary
This book is the story the prehistoric rock-paintings of the Sahara. The author relates the expedition in 1956 that led to the discovery of the extraordinary wealth of prehistoric rock paintings in central Sahara, some of which may date back as far as 8000 years old. The book features many photographs, maps and colored pullout. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is a part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Notes
Dust jacket shows some rubbing on upper spine and there is writing on flyleaf.