Lucy's Bones, Sacred Stones, & Einstein's Brain: the Remarkable Stories Behind the Great Objects And Artifacts of History From Antiquity To the Modern Era by Harvey Rachlin

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Beginning in antiquity (the Black Stone of the Ka'bah, the Crown of Thorns), moving through the Dark and Middle Ages (Columbus' Books of Privileges), and finally arriving at the mo dern era (the Enola Gay, the rifle that killed JFK), this unique book pictures and describes the world's most fascinating artifacts, detailing the causes of their fame, recording their past and present ownership, and celebrating their lasting legend. 80 photos. Publisher: Owlet Year: 1996 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780805039658 Condition: Very Good Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover. Show more