Author: Rodney Castleden
Title: The Wilmington Giant the Quest for a Lost Myth
Description: Wellingborough, Turnstone Press Limited, 1983. First edition. Paperback. A bright first edition copy of this exploration of the mythology behind the Long Man of Wilmington. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Illustrated with 8 plates, 5 reproduced maps, and numerous further plans, diagrams and illustrations. Collated complete. This is the first major study of the Long Man of Wilmington, in which many theories about the Long Man's origins are discussed and evaluated. The book is a guide to the history and archaeology of the Giant's Downland setting, and will appeal to everyone who loves the landscape, heritage, history and lore of the South Downs. In publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally in excellent condition. Sunned to the spine but otherwise colour is good. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean, except for the odd spot to the fore edge. Near Fine . Ill.: Rodney Castleden. Near Fine .

Keywords: Wilmington Giant Mythology British History Long Man of Wilmington Mythology Rodney Castleden


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