McClure's Magazine
Title | McClure's Magazine PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 800 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | American literature |
ISBN |
Light of India
Title | Light of India PDF eBook |
Author | Warren Dotz |
Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2013-05-28 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 160774614X |
With all the zany vibrancy of a Bollywood musical, the colorful matchbox labels of LIGHT OF INDIA present a fascinating confluence of popular culture and a sophisticated graphic arts tradition that stretches back for centuries. Populated with pouncing Bengal tigers, regal jungle elephants, and Hindu gods and goddesses, these miniature masterpieces are worlds unto themselves, skillfully illustrated with a naive yet irresistible charm. This delightful art book is sure to fire the imagination of all who wish to study, preserve, and celebrate India's more humble, but no less brilliant, visual arts heritage. A dazzling collection of more than 300 vintage matchbox labels from India, dating from the turn of the century through the 1950s. Includes a discussion of Hindu iconography, recurring visual themes and symbols, and the cultural and historical significance of matchbox art. A great resource for graphic artists and designers, collectors of paper ephemera or advertising art, and students of Indian culture. Gift edition slipcase includes a textured novelty "striker strip" along the spine.
Business Digest
Title | Business Digest PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 720 |
Release | 1919 |
Genre | Business |
ISBN |
Origins of rebellion to the Battle of Bull's Run
Title | Origins of rebellion to the Battle of Bull's Run PDF eBook |
Author | Benson John Lossing |
Publisher | |
Pages | 802 |
Release | 1866 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
Football: The First Hundred Years
Title | Football: The First Hundred Years PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian Harvey |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2013-05-13 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1134269110 |
The story of the creation of Britain's national game has often been told. According to the accepted wisdom, the refined football games created by English public schools in the 1860s subsequently became the sports of the masses. Football, The First Hundred Years, provides a revisionist history of the game, challenging previously widely-accepted beliefs. Harvey argues that established football history does not correspond with the facts. Football, as played by the 'masses' prior to the adoption of the public school codes is almost always portrayed as wild and barbaric. This view may require considerable modification in the light of Harvey's research. Football's First One Hundred Years provides a very detailed picture of the football played outside the confines of the public schools, revealing a culture that was every bit as sophisticated and influential as that found within their prestigious walls. Football, The First Hundred Years sets forth a completely revisionist thesis, offering a different perspective on almost every aspect of the established history of the formative years of the game. The book will be of great interest to sports historians and football enthusiasts alike.
Religious Education
Title | Religious Education PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 644 |
Release | 1912 |
Genre | Christian education |
ISBN |
Available on microfilm from University Microfilms.
Football
Title | Football PDF eBook |
Author | Adrian Harvey |
Publisher | Psychology Press |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Rugby football |
ISBN | 0415350190 |
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