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Title:
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Chthonic Cycle, The |
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Authors:
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Cruickshank, Una |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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183 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Te Herenga Waka University Press |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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From ambergris, coral and the history of pearl cultivation to cremation rituals on the banks of the Ganges, this eclectic collection of 10 essays ponders the cycles of death and repurposing in our natural world. Conceived as an antidote to existential dread and reflecting meticulous research from its New Zealand author, this quirky distillation of information and observation from the worlds of science and history offers readers a reminder of the sheer wonder of our world.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"The author is a meticulous researcher, and dives deep into her subjects, dredging up wonderful and fascinating facts".
"The prose is beautiful and it is no surprise that the author is also a poet".
"Even the cover of the book is a stunning kaleidoscopic collage of the various subjects covered within".
"I enjoyed the quirky, slightly gothic nature of this book, its dry humour, as well as the writing style and idiosyncratic choice of subjects and history".
"You'll never see pearls in the same way again after reading 'Baroque', which goes into the (often murky) history of their production".
"It is a book to be savoured not only for the fascinating information within, but also for the delightful use of language".
"It was over too soon!"
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Short Story/Essay, Literary, The Arts, Award Winner, Environmental, Essays/Columns, Historical, Personal Interests, Science & Technology, Short Read, New Zealand Interest, Just Added, 2027 Titles |
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