The climax of the memoirs is suitably concerned with the author's triumphant discoveries at Nimrud or Calah, the ancient capital of Assyria. | Contact this seller On the anniversary of her death, we reveal twenty things you might not know about doyenne of crime fiction, Agatha Christie. With chipped and edge torn dust jacket. From: Beyond the Gates by Dorothy Evelyn Smith – #1956club, New to me authors - July to September 2020, For Real - For Tom (Official Lyric Video), Mysterious Matters: Mystery Publishing Demystified, A sweaty business: Maggie O'Farrell and Instructions for a Heatwave. The book isn't bad, but it's nothing special. N. Fagin Books Condition: As New. Condition: Very Good. Following the account of his wartime activities, Sir Max devotes four chapters to his wife's achievements as a supreme craftsman in puzzling and holding under her spell innumerable readers, audiences and film-goers throughout the world. Paperback. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. 208 pages; 24 photographs. Condition: Fair. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. You'll probably prefer Agatha's account of their life more than this rather unexciting book, but I liked it rather well. While Max Mallowan lived a fascinating life this book is incredibly dry unless your particular interest is in the details of his archaeological finds. Traces d'usure sur la couverture. I did get the map book though, which is also really interesting. Condition: G: in good condition. (170,000 objects, thousands of years old and many of them discovered by Mallowan, were carted away and even destroyed by looters.). . GlassFrogBooks 10. Thought I would first share with you my trip to Agatha Christie's holiday home. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. More information about this seller Seller Inventory # GOR003065965. | Contact this seller Thylacine Books I got back Saturday and I am still in holiday mode. Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017. Seller Inventory # mon0000182848. Seller Inventory # 9945. I loved his work, and this is such a special song. More information about this seller Language: English. In 1939 he joined the Royal Air Force and was involved in several eccentric exploits before volunteering to go the Middle East where he filled various outlandish posts with skill and aplomb. The author was initiated into field archaeology at Ur by Leonard Woolley in 1925, and it was Woolley who first introduced him to a visiting novelist, Agatha Christie. (2001), From: Following the account of his wartime activities, Sir Max devotes four chapters to his wife’s achievements as a supreme craftsman in puzzling and holding under her spell innumerable readers, audiences and film-goers throughout the world. 8vo. | Contact this seller Mallowans Memoirs: Agatha and the Archaeologist. Agatha Christie, shopping for used books on along the Seine, Paris, January 1, 1955, uncredited. More information about this seller Photographs of his most attractive finds are included among the excellent illustrations to this book. Totally an all things Agatha Christie fan. (1977), ISBN 10: 0002165066ISBN 13: 9780002165068, From: Aardvark Rare Books Agatha Christie’s widower’s recollections of his archaeological triumphs and life with Agatha. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Seller Inventory # 916487. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. Bookfinders Agatha Christie married Max Mallowan in Edinburgh on September 11 1930. About this Item: Paperback. Photographs of his most attractive finds are included among the excellent illustrations to this book. I may begin each mystery book report with his words. (2010), ISBN 10: 000733124XISBN 13: 9780007331246, From: I had no idea that Max had written memoirs - how intesting, I will have to pick it up!Lovely post thanks for sharingHannah. stains on some pages **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. Working copy only 320p. Condition: Good PLUS. Buy with confidence! The Queen of Crime was fiercely protective of her privacy, but now a new exhibition of unseen photographs reveals an unexpected carefree side to the world’s best-selling novelist. Paperback. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Dodd, Mead, 1977. To see what your friends thought of this book. (2010), From: Mallowan was Agatha Christie's husband. book: as new minus owner's name neatly inked top of title page. Book is in Used-Good condition. While Max Mallowan lived a fascinating life this book is incredibly dry unless your particular interest is in the details of his archaeological finds. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Harper, 2010. From: (Fitzwilliam, NH, U.S.A.), About this Item: Dodd Mead, NY, 1977. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! So my primary interest was to know her through her husband's eyes and words. (Alnwick, NORTH, United Kingdom), About this Item: Collins, London, 1977. In 1939 he joined the Royal Air Force and was involved in several eccentric exploits before volunteering to go the Middle East where he filled various outlandish posts with skill and aplomb. NEW YORK: DODD MEAD AND COMPANY, 1977 More information about this seller HarperCollins Publishers. More information about this seller Satisfaction Guaranteed! Pages are clean and the binding is tight. One cannot discuss mysteries intelligently, he writes, without discussing their endings.' Classical studies, (married to Agatha Christie). AardBooks Seller Inventory # 2319609. 21. More information about this seller Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The author was initiated into field archaeology at Ur by Leonard Woolley in 1925, and it was Woolley who first introduced him to a visiting novelist, Agatha Christie. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A Production Diary for Vanishing Point 2010. 320pp. stains on the side. The reference throughout the book to the development of archaeological study and in due course the formation of the institutes and university departments was equally fascinating. Paperback. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Published by Photographs of his most attractive finds are included among the excellent illustrations to this book. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. | Contact this seller Please try again. In these informal, often witty and always interesting memoirs, Sir Max Mallowan tells the story of his life, from his boyhood at Lancing where he was a contemporary of Evelyn Waugh, to the days when he was elected a Fellow of All Souls and succeeded another eminent archaeologist, his friend Sir Mortimer Wheeler, as a Trustee of the British Museum. Seller Inventory # 1-1470026. Hardcover. A ve. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Paperback. The Epilogue is moving. The climax of the memoirs is suitably concerned with the author's triumphant discoveries at Nimrud or Calah, the ancient capital of Assyria. In these informal, often witty and always interesting memoirs, Sir Max Mallowan tells the story of his life, from his boyhood at Lancing where he was a contemporary of Evelyn Waugh, to the days when he was elected a Fellow of All Souls and succeeded another eminent archaeologist, his friend Sir Mortimer Wheeler, as a Trustee of the British Museum. Condition: Bon. posts. My Books Store We have dispatched from our book depository; items of good condition to over ten million satisfied customers worldwide. Agatha Christie, Max Edgar Lucien Mallowan et Jean-Noël Liaut, From: (which must be noted). (1977), From: 320pp. | Contact this seller Sir Max Mallowan, CBE. After further excavations, Sir Max began working independently in Assyria, to which he returned each year until the outbreak of war. Condition: Bon. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. Condition: Very Good. Aloysius Ihezie. More information about this seller Condition: Used; Good. Hardcover. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # bgm057. I did find the descriptions of the digs fascinating and wish I had read this before I went to visit Nimrud in particular. Dartmouth is so beautiful, I miss waking up to the sea and castle at my feet. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.