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9780862781798
Exploring the Book of Kells
by Simms, George Otto
About this item
- Condition: Very Good
- Provider: JensonBooks Contact
- Provider Rating: 96%
- Ships From: Logan, UT
- Shipping: Standard
- Comments: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9780862781798
- ISBN: 0862781795
- Publisher: O'Brien Press, Limited, The
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SUMMARY
The Book of Kells, a version of the Gospels written by the monks of ancient Ireland, consists of 680 pages of handwritten and gorgeously illustrated work that has survived 1200 years. Writing in the scriptorium was a central part of life in the monastery. The monks prepared the skins for the vellum, and the inks, quills and brushes were all handcrafted in the monastery. Here, George Otto Simms tells about the life of these monks, why and how they made the famous Book of Kells, and in a simple and entertaining way leads us to appreciate the detail and content of this superb treasure.Simms, George Otto is the author of 'Exploring the Book of Kells' with ISBN 9780862781798 and ISBN 0862781795.
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