The Bog People - Iron-Age Man Preserved

Glob, P.V.

Reprint paperback copy of an archaeology 'classic.' Card covers show slight signs of handling wear, internally crisp and clean. 200 pages, 76 b&w photo illustrations. Translated from the Danish by Rupert Bruce-Mitford, Keeper of British and Medieval Antiquities in the British Museum 'The acids in peat bogs have an unusual property. They can preserve a human body almost intact for thousands of years. Many such bog bodies have been found in north western Europe, the majority being of Iron-Age people and from 1500 to 2000 years old. Professor Glob's book is mainly about the numerous Danish finds, in particular the celebrated Tollund and Grauballe men.' A detailed account of the techniques and results of a first class piece of archaeological research.

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