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OverviewReflecting their owner's taste and serving as an impressive exhibition space for visitors, cabinets of curiosities were a place of interest in the houses of the wealthy in the 16th an 17th centuries. Displaying rare vegetable and animal species and fossils, these cabinets were always dedicated to science and knowledge. By collecting uncommon and beautiful objects in nature, rich noblemen were able to build a microcosm expressing the diversity of God's creation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alfred Wallace WallacePublisher: Sirrocco-Parkstone International Imprint: Parkstone Press Ltd ISBN: 9781781609804ISBN 10: 1781609802 Pages: 364 Publication Date: 07 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |