True survival stories usborne paperbacks by paul dowswell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The term cabinet originally described a room rather than a piece of furniture. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Cabinet of curiosities, set in renaissance prague, features large doses of alchemy, skulduggery and.
Paul dowswell when lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to prague, a refuge for europe. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Not everyone is charmed by his eccentricity though, and when a group of diplomats arrives, sent by the k. Review blog nov 10 2010 the cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell. Published in the uk and internationally, he has written over 60 books. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell overdrive. Paul dowswell author a former senior editor with usborne publishing, paul dowswell is now a fulltime author. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Sort title title genre genre date oldest date newest wolf children. When lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him t. It is july 1945, hitlers third reich has fallen, and berlin is in ruins. The cabinet of curiosities hardcover june 24, 2011 by paul dowswell author visit amazons paul dowswell page. Cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell for sale online ebay. Paul dowswell audio books, best sellers, author bio. Modern terminology would categorize the objects included as belonging to natural history sometimes faked, geology. The reclusive emperor collects wonders from around the world, all crammed into four rooms. Paul dowswell writes historical fiction and is a frequent visitor to schools, both home. The complete book of the microscope, which paul edited and cowrote, won the 1999 rhonepoulenc junior prize for science books. The cabinet of curiosities is a thriller novel by american writers douglas preston and lincoln child, released on june 3, 2002 by grand central publishing. His uncle is the personal physician to the emperor and curator of the cabinet of curiosities.
A cabinet of byzantine curiosities will churn up these old prejudices, while also stimulating a deeper interest among readers in one of historys most interesting civilizations. Click to read more about the cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Nora kellys life as an archaeologist at new york citys american museum of natural history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Set in 1598, around the time of the spanish inquisition, we meet teenager lukas. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Paul dowswell when lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to prague, a refuge for europes greatest alchemists and natural philosophers, offering to take him on as an apprentice. For example, cabinet magazine is a quarterly magazine that juxtaposes apparently unrelated cultural artifacts and phenomena to show their interconnectedness in ways that encourage curiosity about the world. When lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to prague, a refuge for europes greatest alchemists and natural philosophers, offering to take him on as an apprentice. Not everyone is charmed by his eccentricity though, and when a group of diplomats arrives, sent by the king of spain, lukas senses danger.
In the 19th century, new yorkers flocked to collections of strange and grotesque oddities called cabinets of curiosities. More recently paul has written about renaissance prague in the cabinet of curiosities. More recently paul has written about renaissance prague in the cabinet of curiosities, and cold war germany in his latest book sektion 20. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Many of the zanier tales and trivia that are collected here revolve around the political and religious life of byzantium. Cabinet of curiosities, set in renaissance prague, features large doses of alchemy, skulduggery and the inquisition. His is currently finishing a novel set during the first world war. The book focuses on a teenage boy named lucas who is on his way to prague to become an apprentice to his uncle airtimes. Uncle anselmus is court physician to rudolph ii, the reclusive and unstable emperor. When peters parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in warsaw. Description of the book the cabinet of curiosities. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell goodreads.
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Cabinet of curiosities the official website of douglas. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact. The cabinet of curiosities is perfect for readers who like history. Written by paul dowswell, narrated by alistair petrie. Lukas declercq, fleeing the inquisition in his native ghent, arrives in the city. Kindle edition see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is one of the most enjoyable, breathtaking, historical books i have read and gives a real feel for. Paul dowswell is an admired excolleague and allround good man, approachable and thoughtful and entirely without affectation, so this post may not be entirely objective. The idea of a cabinet of curiosities has also appeared in recent publications and performances. Auslander, set in nazi berlin and published in 2009, has been shortlisted for 20 book awards including the red house award.
Part circus sideshow, part collection, part ripleys believeitornot, the cabinets were a collection of oddities, always strange, often grotesque, and occasionally fraudulent. My previous book the cabinet of curiosities was set in. Jul 01, 2012 paul dowswell s favourite historical character rudolph the second prague today its a pleasure to welcome paul dowswell as our guest blogger for july, especially since he gallantly accepted the brief to write about his favourite character, which all the history girls are doing this month. The cabinet of curiosities by dowswell, paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paul dowswell has 116 books on goodreads with 11048 ratings. Buy the cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell at. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Feb 07, 2011 what paul dowswell does extremely well in this book is hook the reader in the first few pages and manages to bring a familiarity alongside a principle hero to the fore that the reader cannot help but like and enjoy his exploits as the world as well as timeline in which he lives is explored with eyes of wonderment. Cabinets of curiosities also known in german loanwords as kunstkabinett, kunstkammer or wunderkammer. Then again, i cant think of many excolleagues i would recommend quite so highly. Cabinet of curiosities more editions of cabinet of curiosities. An intimate look into one of the most imaginative minds of this century, guillermo del toros cabinet of curiosities reproduces the notes, the drawings, the untold creatures, and ideas of things to come that fill del toros fabled.
The cabinet of curiosities is set in 16th century prague, during the reign of rudolph ii. All about the cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell. Paul dowswell november 29, 2012 by youngreaderswestsix in uncategorized 2 comments full disclosure, as they say. My thanks to the nice people at bloomsbury for sending the book. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Living on the edge of survival in the cellar of an abandoned hospital, otto and his ragtag gang of kids have. Pauls bloomsbury novels the cabinet of curiosities 2011, red shadow 2014, bomber 2016, wolf children 2018 and barrington stoke novel wave 2017 have all been shortlisted for the historical association. The cabinet of curiosities is the name given to what was a 19th century museum for the lower classes. When lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to prague, a refuge for europes greatest alchemists and natural philosophers. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell thebookbag. The cabinet of curiosities audiobook paul dowswell. His book auslander was shortlisted for 20 book awards. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell librarything. Paul dowswell is a british writer of nonfiction and young adult. A former senior editor with usborne publishing, paul dowswell is now a fulltime author.
The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell childrens book. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell 9781408800454. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pdf a cabinet of roman curiosities download full pdf. The cabinet of curiosities audiobook by paul dowswell. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Paul dowswell books list of books by author paul dowswell. Published by bloomsbury childrens books 07022011 2011 isbn 10. Paul dowswell when lukas declercq is orphaned, his uncle summons him to prague, a refuge for europes greatest alchemists and. Twice nominated for blue peter book award, he was also shortlisted for the booktrust teenage prize 2009. Paul dowswell is currently considered a single author. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The cabinet of curiosities by paul dowswell author alistair petrie. Jun 21, 2011 the cabinet of curiosities hardcover bargain price, june 21, 2011.
Jun 24, 2011 the cabinet of curiosities hardcover june 24, 2011 by paul dowswell author visit amazons paul dowswell page. He has written over 60 books, including auslander, nominated for the carnegie medal, the red house childrens book award and the booktrust teenage prize. Browse paul dowswells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Lukas has been apprenticed to work for emperor rudolph ii. The cabinet of curiosities hardcover bargain price, june 21, 2011. Read auslander by paul dowswell available from rakuten kobo. The cabinet of curiosities this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
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