Harvey Rachlin: 3 books
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
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2013
Leap across time with bestselling author Harvey Rachlin as he collects over 50 of the most fascinating objects in the world, under one book. The Mounted Hide of Stonewall Jackson's Battle Horse, The Black Obelisk, The Rosetta Stone, George Washington's False Teeth, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's Uniform...
Scandals, Vandals, and da Vincis
A Gallery of Remarkable Art Tales
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2007
The secret histories of the worlds most famous masterpieces
Caravaggios, Rembrandts, Monets-the works of immortal artists such as these are indelibly imprinted in the public mind; they are priceless masterpieces whose beauty, artistry, and emotional impact have inspired admiration, awe, and...
Jumbo's Hide, Elvis's Ride, and the Tooth of Buddha
More Marvelous Tales of Historical Artifacts
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2013
Once again historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world. "Jumbo's Hide," Publisher's Weekly writes, "is entertaining and enlightening … a pageant of human aspiration, achievement, obsession, and belief." Artifacts explored include:...