Cairns : messengers in stone / David B. Williams.
| Author/creator | Williams, David B., 1965- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Seattle : Mountaineer Books, 2012. |
| Description | 158 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Cairns on the trail -- The geology of cairns -- The ecology of cairns -- Age dating a cairn -- Burial cairns from the bronze age -- Trailside shrines -- Expedition cairns -- Stacking stones -- Cairns, a world tour. |
| Abstract | An exploration of the history, meaning, and use of cairns (piled or stacked stones) around the world, from ancient to current times. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-154) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012012632 |
| ISBN | 9781594856815 (pbk) |
| ISBN | 1594856818 (pbk) |
| ISBN | 9781594856822 (ebk.) |
| ISBN | 1594856826 (ebk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GT3910 .W55 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |